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Baby goat cant stand up!!!

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#1 ·
My baby Goat was born yesterday at 10:00 am. The birth was fine. But the baby still cant stand up. Her legs are like noodles. I have been taking her out to momma and holding her up so she can nurse every four hrs. I was just wondering if anyone had some advise to help her! Thanks
 
#27 ·
The little 1.1 lb doeling from a couple years ago that I had here... she couldn't stand and would just splay out every which way.

I put a rolled up towel under her several times per day on a non-slippery surface. It was kind of like training wheels. Didn't hold her up like a sling, it would collapse when she'd fall but not so far that she splayed out everywhere. She could struggle with the partial help of the towel and get one foot stable then another. She'd struggle quite a bit and really work her legs vs just going flat out splat and not able to start getting up again. It really seemed to help a lot to get her standing on her own.
 
#28 ·
Sometimes it just takes time and to keep treating the kid. I was helping a friend with her goats and noticed one of her Boer babies was dragging her back legs around behind her. She was able to raise up on the front ones to nurse, but couldn't walk. I treated her with BoSe and Vit E. It took a few days, but eventually she could stand and she grew to be a normal, healthy kid.
 
#29 ·
Well I would like to start and say thank you for all the great advice! Between the Bo-Se, Vit E, a lot of time and effort, my baby goat is walking! She started getting up on her own about 4 days ago and from there it was on! Once she figured out that she could get up she would take a few steps before she would fall down, then to walking and even running. Her back legs drag a little if she gets exsited and in a hurry but I think that will work its self out with time. If she takes her time she is walking fine. I am so thankfull that I didnt have to take the Vets advise and put her down! Im sorry I didnt have a chance to update you all sooner! But I would just like to say thank you!!! I have read all of the goat keeping 101 so maybe I wont have to ever do this again!
 
#37 ·
I am still relatively new to goats and jumping on here due to having a preemie birth last week from my Oberhasli Nigerian mix. Mom rejected the baby when he couldn't stand - but first issue was getting the little one healthy. Took the advise here for BoSe and vitamin e. Using a mix of mom's milk and supplement (after doing the colostrum replacer a couple days). First day - no walking. Couldn't stand. Next day, able to stand but very wobbly. Third day taking steps like a newborn. Almost a week later and he is healthy enough to bounce around like a kid should. The amazing thing... My one dog has acted like the momma. She keeps him clean after feedings and even pretends to "nurse". Then she made little Cosmic Charlie do exercise by nudging him while also supporting him until he could get around on his own.

My one concern is I am still trying to get the mom to accept him and let him feed. He is accepted by the other goats, but I am concerned he relates better with the dog than the herd.

In any event, I am sure they will figure it out but just wanted to thank everyone in the thread for a very helpful dialog!
 
#39 ·
I have a 4 1/2 month old doe who was laying down on her side this morning. I brought her inside and she is eating, but not standing up. Anyone have any ideas what is up? I gave her some fresh comfrey and raspberry leaves. I also gave her some baking soda at first and water. She looks great, just not standing up yet.
 
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