Had just taken my boots off...and was looking forward to a nice hot shower when the phone rings...."it's stuck and we can't get it out" .... not a foal this time but a goat....
Kathy runs over to pick me up and we race to the farm next to hers, where I see Andi sitting on the ground with a "i don't know what to do look".... umm...me either kid so lets wing it!
I did get enough info from Andi on the phone about the position of the goat to look it up on the internet before Kathy got here. She really did try to help it get it out!
Yup...it was stuck...one leg out one leg under and behind its body. Lets just say God didn't intend for a human hand to fit in a goats back end! so...making sure all was clear...latched gently on to the little lifeless goat and put a little traction...to my surprise...it slide out!
Strong heart beat but a lifeless body...when in doubt...puff! First puff little goat moved a little bit...then nothing....ok...one more puff...and POOF! a breathing goat!
After a few moments he was squirming around...and we had him up and nursing about 15 minutes later.
After what I though was a terrible day...God has a way to remind you that you are here for a reason.
Thanks to Kathy and Andi for always bringing a little excitement to the day! I can go to sleep now with a smile in my heart!
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