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What to Put in Your Pygmy Goat Kidding Kit


Goat kidding is an exiting time! If this is your first time anticipating baby goats being born, take some time to put a proper kidding kit together. It’s better to be prepared and have essential items on hand. Be sure to check out this article on some helpful tips to prepare for kidding. Learn more in Nicole Zaagman's virtual Pygmy Goat Care Class.


Video and education disclaimer: this video is for informational purposes only. Nicole Zaagman is not a veterinary technician or veterinarian. Please always obtain expert advice and services regarding your specific needs in care of livestock and goat pregnancy from a licensed veterinary professional. Nicole encourages all farms to establish a VCPR (Veterinary Client Patient Relationship) prior to caring for, purchasing any pets or livestock or breeding goats.



See what Nicole Zaagman, owner of Parkside Farm and breeder of registered pygmy goats puts in her kidding kit in anticipation of newborn kids. Sharing common, imminent signs does are getting close to kidding based on her own experience (13:30 mark), Nicole also elaborates on kidding complications she has experienced (16:50 mark), breaking down 3 different emergency c-section deliveries. List of kidding kit items:


Kid/Lamb Resuscitator:

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Oral B Complex Gel:

Kid Pullers:

Green smaller kid puller: Tammi Josephson: Pygmysbytj@yahoo.com


If you're looking to purchase a registered Pygmy Goat in your area, please check out the vetted Pygmy Goat breeder list that can be found at this Facebook group: Pygmy Goats USA. If you are located in or around Michigan you can check out this Facebook group: Ohio Registered Pygmy Goats for Consideration. Lastly, if you would like to learn more about pygmy goat care, please sign up to take Nicole’s FREE Mini Training - Pygmy Goat Class & Virtual Tour. Nicole also offers the full, in-depth training in person at Parkside Farm and online version  if you'd like to dive deep into learning how to properly care for goats and see Parkside Farm’s setup. Happy goating!


 

Nicole Zaagman lives in Byron Center, Michigan with her husband and her furry and feathered family members. Nicole is an accomplished, Christian entrepreneur and children's author, passionate about helping women succeed in life and business through coaching. She travels the state of Michigan visiting senior centers, libraries, family celebrations, community festivals and special events with her pygmy goats through the Jump for JOY Program®. Nicole owns and manages Parkside Farm, an agritourism destination in Byron Center, Michigan. Nicole is an AGvocate and ally for agriculture and farm education and encourages families to connect with and support local farms.



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