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I recently purchased an underweight alpine doe. I've wormed her, she has access to browse, free choice minerals, baking soda, and is fed 14% feed twice a day, aprox 1.5 lbs each time. Here is my question, as I am new to goats and don't know much yet: she seems to be getting a much larger belly, but isn't putting the weight on her top line and hips. Her bones still stick out quite a bit. I know a thinner dairy goat is healthier than a fat one. Is the large belly something to be worried about? How do I get the weight on in the right places? Thanks for any and all input!