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My FF had quads this morning! Two born out in the snow, we thought she was done, brought her in and she had two more. The biggest is just over 4 pounds and the littlest is 1 lb 2 oz.
That little doeling can make some noise but she's very weak and has not shown any interest in using her mouth to eat. I got dam's colostrum in her with a pipette, maybe she's had 2 teaspoons this morning.
How do I encourage a sucking reflex? What tools work best to feed with such teeny mouthparts? I hope you don't say tube feeding.
Also, she's not stood up yet on her own, doesn't really try. It seems dangerous to leave her outside with her family being so limited in mobility, but I really don't want a bottle baby. We're doing asbestos abatement next week then have floor refinishing and so much more. It's a hard time for humans in the house, let alone goat kids. We'll do what it takes to help her! we want her to make it! But I might have to sneak her into a hotel or something insane. Any tips on how to navigate the first days with such a runty one is helpful.
That little doeling can make some noise but she's very weak and has not shown any interest in using her mouth to eat. I got dam's colostrum in her with a pipette, maybe she's had 2 teaspoons this morning.
How do I encourage a sucking reflex? What tools work best to feed with such teeny mouthparts? I hope you don't say tube feeding.
Also, she's not stood up yet on her own, doesn't really try. It seems dangerous to leave her outside with her family being so limited in mobility, but I really don't want a bottle baby. We're doing asbestos abatement next week then have floor refinishing and so much more. It's a hard time for humans in the house, let alone goat kids. We'll do what it takes to help her! we want her to make it! But I might have to sneak her into a hotel or something insane. Any tips on how to navigate the first days with such a runty one is helpful.