Every kidding is both exciting and emotional. Usually the mother goat does all the work and babies are out in under an hour! Usually they are all hopping the next day! Sometimes it’s a little more complicated! Radish had 4 kids, a tiny stillborn that we discovered the next day, and a big sack of water the size of a balloon inside her. There was not a lot of room in her belly which is likely why it took some effort to get all the kids out and also why after 12 years of having kids born, we had the first one with a back leg that would not bend forward correctly. Our first thought was selenium deficiency, so we gave little Betty White a shot of BoSe and a little thiamine in case it was neurological. Then we thought maybe it was a deformity of some sort like a fused joint that could not be fixed. But as we started to work the leg gently we started to get a bit of bend. Finally after a chat with our vet, we decided maybe it had just been squished straight behind her for some time and there was not enough room in there for her to move it. Sometimes the best action is to sit back and let nature take its course! We decided not to splint it thinking that would limit her ability to move a strengthen it. And sure enough, she is getting stronger every hour it seems and is starting to play with her siblings!! We are so hopeful for Betty and very much appreciate all the good wishes everyone who watches the live cam has shared!!! Hoping with some more time, you won’t even be able to tell anything was wrong! I know this is a long video, but I am hoping it will provide a little hope for someone who has a kid born with a similar issue!
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Негізгі бет Үй жануарлары мен аңдар Betty the baby goat is hopping after rough start!
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