I think the goats are gonna have kids - questions

[comrade simba]

Threw a buck in with them on Groundhog Day and the girls are getting pretty wide. Getting some udders on them too, so they are pregnant, right?
The big question I have is how much trouble am I in for? Do I need to keep a vigil after I see something that could be a labor sign? What  do they do when kidding is near?

Jeez - I'm more nervous now than when I took my wife to the hospital...

[lady-t]

most of the time animals have no trouble at all birthing, that is a good thing.  the main thing is to check on them morning and night.  keep the stall, clean dry and warm for the babies and don't let tooo many animals into one stall, don't know how many doe's you have, but it is a good idea to keep crowding in the stall to a minimum.  they will probably have the babies inside the stall or shed.  if you notice anything protruding out of their backside, investigate immediately just in case they are having problems like breach birth.  don't be afraid to get a vet if it looks like trouble. get your vet's home number if the vet is willing, and explain it would only be used in an emergency.  if you can, spend a lot of time with your doe's now, so that they won't be uncomfortable around you with new babies around.

a good book is " raising small livestock"