STILL WATERS FARM KIDDING CHECKLIST Baby Monitor

You will want to keep one end of the monitor near the mother for the days approaching the due date and the receiving end where you can hear it.

Kidding Stall/Pen/Crate

The doe should be isolated from the herd.

Flashlight

For nighttime trips to the barn

LOTS of Clean Towels

I’m sure you’ll find a use for these

Scissors

To cut the umbilical cord

Iodine

To lean the umbilical cord

Unscented Floss

To tie off the umbilical cord if it’s bleeding

Rubber Gloves

Optional

Infant Nasal Aspirator

To clear out the kid’s nostrils

POST KIDDING CHECKLIST - KID Goat Coat

If you live in a cold climate to keep the kids warm

Syringe

To feed the kid colostrum if the kid is too weak to eat

Prichard Nipples and Clean, Empty Soda Bottles

To bottle feed the kids if they won’t be staying with their mother

Kid Milk Replacer

If the mother isn’t producing enough milk for the kid

POST KIDDING CHECKLIST – MOTHER Molasses

Mix warm water, molasses, and grain for extra energy

Hot Water and Hay

As much as she wants

THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE PROFESIONAL VETERINARY ADVICE IN CASE OF ANY DIFFICULTY OR CONCERN CONTACT YOUR VETERINARY IMMEDIATELY