tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8082069369920000347.post3430162812650724764..comments2022-11-03T02:30:45.531-07:00Comments on Still Waters Farm LLC: Goatherds are Not MidwivesAngelia Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16917711548108729426noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8082069369920000347.post-15004015819140701512011-01-06T14:17:29.363-08:002011-01-06T14:17:29.363-08:00I'm glad you found my posting useful! I guess...I'm glad you found my posting useful! I guess it probably depends on the goats too - some goats are not as hardy as others and may need a little more help. But in general, I think they can do quite well on their own and prefer it that way. I've read of some weird stuff on this net - including one recommendation to take them in the house for a little bath before giving them to mom - a very bad idea and potentially dangerous. Goats are sweet and good fun, but they aren't people. We have to keep things in proper perspective!!Angelia Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917711548108729426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8082069369920000347.post-67711989519148651492011-01-06T03:45:13.537-08:002011-01-06T03:45:13.537-08:00So glad I just read your "you are not a midwi...So glad I just read your "you are not a midwife" post. I have kept goats for many years, but this is the first time we have decided to breed our two does. I have been reading up & asking questions where I can. Recently, I watched a live kidding on line. The "owner" was constantly what I would call "interfering" with the process. Poking, prodding, pulling. And as soon as the kid was out they scooped the kid up to clean it with towels, suction it, etc. The dam really wanted to do her job of cleaning & bonding but was not able to. Then the person "Interfered" with the first nursing, which I know is VERY important to happen relatively soon after birth. However, I think all of this just went against what was natural for the goats. An old timer friend of mine, who has kept goats for years & years said he has never had to help, they do it all on their own & just goes out in the morning & there the kiddies are. <br /><br />I would like to be prepared for an emergency, of course, but would much rather let nature take it's course. <br /><br /><br />God's Blessings<br /><br />Trish in CTGirlNumber5https://www.blogger.com/profile/00623869966206317695noreply@blogger.com