52 | What’s in My Kidding Bucket and the Supplies You Should Have On Hand When Your Goats Kid

Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about preparing for kidding goats, specifically, what I have in my kidding bucket and what I like to have on hand in case of an emergency.  This episode will give you a great place to start getting your supplies together for kidding, as well as some ideas to put on your list to have around when things don’t go as planned.  Let’s get to it!   Mentions:   Kidding Supplies: (*Affiliate Link)   In the kidding bucket for daily use: 3.5 Gallon Bucket* Toolbox for kidding box* – we have this and still use it for a vet box, it’s great Lamb and Kid Sling Digital Scale Tags we use Allflex Tag Marking Pen* Allflex Universal Tagger* Allflex Tag Removal Tool* Tag Storage Pencil Box* Nolvasan* dilute according to instructions Iodine Spray* Iodine Navel Dip Cup Steno Notebook*   In the kidding bucket for occasional use: ARS 140DXR Smooth Blade Hoof Trimmers* My favorite hoof trimmers Budget Hoof Trimmers* Pruning Shears* Nitrile Gloves* OB Sleeves* SuperLube or OB All Purpose Lubricant* OB Snare or make your own with parachute cord Bulb Syringe* Surgical shears*   On the shelf available when needed: Feeding Tube – I like the red ones 60cc Catheter Tip Syringe* Wound Clips and Forceps Probios* Pritchard Teat Nipples -these attach to a regular soda pop bottle, get the original Pritchard not a copy Kid blankets – use with care   Things to think about adding to your kidding supplies: Umbilical tape* and Buhner OB needles* Ketone test strips* Dextrose CMPK*   Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab your free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.goatwise.com/kidding-chart   Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join Email: [email protected] Instagram: @drycreekpastures More from the ranch: https://www.drycreekpastures.com   This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.   *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases