Like any animal, a goat after lambing requires special attention to itself, because this process takes a lot of energy from it.
As soon as the goat has lambed, it must be milked. This must be done even if the afterbirth has not yet come out.
The first jets should be drained into a separate bowl, but they are not given to the kids, because they have a very high content of microbes and if you give this portion to the kid, it can get sick.
The milking procedure is very important in particular for dairy breeds. If this is not done, then there is a danger of milk accumulation in the udder.
And this can lead to thickening of the mammary glands and the occurrence of mastitis. This is especially important if the kids will be fed separately.
Also, in order to milk a goat after lambing, you need to milk it at least 4 times a day.
In order for the goat to regain her strength, she needs to be given about 2 liters of water (you can add a cup of molasses there). Every 2 hours, the animal must be given this drink.
It stimulates the production of milk, and also compensates for the lack of nutrients and lack of fluid in the body.
Childbirth can be called completed if the afterbirth came out (about an hour and a half should pass). If the afterbirth does not come out, the goat should be given a flaxseed decoction.
If even then there is no placenta, then you need to seek the help of a veterinarian. The released placenta must be removed and destroyed immediately.
Next, the goat needs to be washed, in particular the back and thighs. You need to wash it with a slightly warm solution of soda (4%). After that, the animal must be left alone so that it can rest.
Feeding goats after lambing
Caring for a goat after lambing includes special nutrition. After about three hours of rest, the goat needs to be given 200-300 grams. bran or flour in liquid form. The mixture should be warm, but not very runny.
It is also advisable to give good hay, succulent types of feed, and root crops. At this stage, it is recommended to give the goat cake, carrots, it is very important to feed salt on average up to 15 grams, bone meal and chalk.
For a goat after lambing, a small slice of dark bread with butter or ghee will be useful.
Next, you can make milk soup for the animal and add a little flaxseed oil to it.
First, the goat needs to be fed watery food and, most importantly, in small doses.
If the animal needs to be milked, then it should be fed with juniper soup, silage, and various grain mixtures.
This feed has a positive effect on milk production and bowel function.
After lambing, the goat should be given easily digestible feed in small quantities for the first three days. Then they switch to a regular diet.
Concentrated feed should be excluded from feed, and simple and light feed should be provided. Give only clean water.
