Need Colostrum Recipe!!! Emergency!

Discussion in 'Kidding Koral' started by sarahsboergoats, Jan 1, 2011.

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  1. Jan 1, 2011 #1
    sarahsboergoats

    sarahsboergoats New Member

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    My doe kidded today, didn't look like she was going to this soon. She doesn't have any milk and on top of all that the farm stores around here are closed for New Year's! Does anyone have a colostrum recipe? I would really appreciated it! :)
    ~Sarah
     
    sarahsboergoats, Jan 1, 2011
    sarahsboergoats, Jan 1, 2011
  3. Jan 1, 2011 #2
    Iwantgoats

    Iwantgoats New Member

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  5. Jan 1, 2011 #3
    Iwantgoats

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    I would try to get the momma to nurse. When babies nurse the milk may drop.
     
    Iwantgoats, Jan 1, 2011
    Iwantgoats, Jan 1, 2011
  6. Jan 1, 2011 #4
    sarahsboergoats

    sarahsboergoats New Member

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    I have just a tiny bit of nutidrench left. And I have regular goat milk replacer. Should I just give that and nutridrench?
     
    sarahsboergoats, Jan 1, 2011
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  7. Jan 1, 2011 #5
    sarahsboergoats

    sarahsboergoats New Member

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    ok. I'll try to see if I can get the doe to give a lil milk, but it looks to me like her udder is totally dry. if nothing comes, I'll try the recipe. Thanks!
    Sarah
     
    sarahsboergoats, Jan 1, 2011
    sarahsboergoats, Jan 1, 2011
  8. Jan 1, 2011 #6
    toth boer goats

    toth boer goats Moderator Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Can you get any Oxytocin....it will help her drop her milk....

    Also... if you massage and bump her udder... it helps to stimulate...can you milk out at least... an ice cube size of colostrum? Milk some into a 12cc syringe and give it to the baby.... the more you stimulate the Doe the better she will produce ... :hug:
     
    toth boer goats, Jan 1, 2011
    toth boer goats, Jan 1, 2011
  9. Jan 1, 2011 #7
    StaceyRosado

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    any milk at this point is better then nothing for the kid/s

    and also try to stimulate the mom for milk as the others mentioned
     
    StaceyRosado, Jan 1, 2011
    StaceyRosado, Jan 1, 2011
  10. Jan 18, 2011 #8
    MrKamir

    MrKamir New Member

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    I am in the same predicament right now. My nigerian dwarf nanny had 4 this time and we found one outside by the woodshed alive this morning in the dark. How she got there i have no idea. Two are hanging on and barely making it. Of course, girls. We used the recipe someone posted on this thread and it is helping with the other 2 babies. As soon as the store opens, we are getting the colostrum. Any other ideas? I'm trying to get mama to feed so i've been milking her. This is not her first time kidding so I don't understand why she don't want to feed them. This is her first time having 4. Maybe overwhelmed?
     
    MrKamir, Jan 18, 2011
    MrKamir, Jan 18, 2011
  11. Jan 18, 2011 #9
    Hush Hills Fainters

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    Check the little ones temp...make sure they are warm enough
     
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  12. Jan 18, 2011 #10
    MrKamir

    MrKamir New Member

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    husband went to get the colostrum. I got 2 of them with me at the computer keeping them warm. One baby just died. She is licking on just one baby. He is standing up and looking healthy. We have not seen her feed him. I'm trying to save the 2 weak ones.
     
    MrKamir, Jan 18, 2011
    MrKamir, Jan 18, 2011
  13. Jan 18, 2011 #11
    Hush Hills Fainters

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    awwwww I am so sorry....I hate hearing that a baby didnt make it....
     
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  14. Jan 18, 2011 #12
    MrKamir

    MrKamir New Member

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    husband called and is getting what we need. he said he saw something called 911 for baby goats. what is that for? and is it good?
     
    MrKamir, Jan 18, 2011
    MrKamir, Jan 18, 2011
  15. Jan 18, 2011 #13
    milkmaid

    milkmaid I'm not addicted - I'm in love!

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    Aw, I am sorry the baby died. :(
    I don't know about 911. I hope someone can help with that.
    You say you are milking the mother? Are you giving them her colostrum? It's very important for babies to get their own mother's colostrum. Replacement colostrum should only be a supplement if the mother has little milk (or a last resort if she has none).
     
    milkmaid, Jan 18, 2011
    milkmaid, Jan 18, 2011
  16. Jan 18, 2011 #14
    StaceyRosado

    StaceyRosado Administrator Staff Member Supporting Member

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    dont know what 911 is sorry

    have you milked mom to get the colostrum from her?

    what is the temp of the babies you are holding? if their temp is low (below 100) you need to get up

    to raise their temp give them 3cc of the following mixture:
    coffee
    karo
    whiskey (optional)

    This mixture warms them up from the inside but also wrap them in warm towels (from the dryer) or a heated blanket or heat pad

    other methods are to put them in a plastic bag and leaving thehead out submerge them in warm water

    only give colostrum/milk/replacer etc if their temp is above 100
     
    StaceyRosado, Jan 18, 2011
    StaceyRosado, Jan 18, 2011
  17. Jan 18, 2011 #15
    MrKamir

    MrKamir New Member

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    i tried milking her and only a couple of squirts came out. Unusual to me because i'm used to mothers just gushing the stuff out. Her udder is not very big. as soon as hubby gets back i'm letting him take care of of the babies so i can attempt again. I'm a little overwhelmed right now. In what form should the coffee be? dry or something to drink?
     
    MrKamir, Jan 18, 2011
    MrKamir, Jan 18, 2011
  18. Jan 18, 2011 #16
    StaceyRosado

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    in the forum of a drink - ie liquid
     
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  19. Jan 18, 2011 #17
    MrKamir

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    Formula 911. Has anyone ever used it. I got one baby trying to stand up now.
     
    MrKamir, Jan 18, 2011
    MrKamir, Jan 18, 2011
  20. Jan 18, 2011 #18
    MrKamir

    MrKamir New Member

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    thank you stacey. I'll get to it right now
     
    MrKamir, Jan 18, 2011
    MrKamir, Jan 18, 2011
  21. Jan 18, 2011 #19
    MrKamir

    MrKamir New Member

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    wow one is standing up with that stuff,thank you
     
    MrKamir, Jan 18, 2011
    MrKamir, Jan 18, 2011
  22. Jan 18, 2011 #20
    StaceyRosado

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    glad they are doing better -- how is the one with mom? is he nursing on his own?
     
    StaceyRosado, Jan 18, 2011
    StaceyRosado, Jan 18, 2011
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