Footloose Farms

Waiting on Ms. Honey Dew

Today is her due date so we're very anxious.  I checked on her two times last night, once at 1:00 AM and again at 4:00 AM.  Her ligaments were nearly gone at the 4:00 check so, from what I've read, she should deliver within 24 hours.  Here is a picture:

She looks huge in the photo, but when she stands up, she's really not that big side to side but her belly hangs pretty low.

This is Honey's first pregnancy and my first time being a Nurse Maid to a goat.  I believe I'm more anxious than she is.  :o)

I sat with her for about an hour this morning and I felt pretty sure she'd deliver today.  She was more uncomfortable than she has been and kept moving like she was in pain.  Then, she got up and started eating... 

Emily is as anxious as I am and so excited that today is her due date.  She just knows she'll have her baby(ies) this afternoon.  I hope she's right!

We have 4 rabbit does also due today.  So far, nothing from them either.  We got 3 inches of snow last night so I hope they all have their babies today or tomarrow and not in the middle of the night.  The temps are pretty cold right now at night..

I'll update as things progress.  The birth of anything is such a miracle!