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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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 Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 7:02:28 PM
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She won't take a bottle at all. We tried and tried... She only wants weeds and hay. We give her a pinch of grain a couple times a day from our hands. She is getting along quite well! She does her thing. She still likes it best when we are near, but she gets further away now. She has free choice minerals, too. We are trying to find a good livestock vet to take her to. She looks like she filled in a bit near her hips. They were a bit hollow looking. She needs a bath. Any suggestions???
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 7:19:01 PM
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Alicia, try some apples or fruits (not too much) or some fresh popped popcorn. Just to give her a bit of variety. Or some shell corn. Just not too much of any one thing. I have 2 Nubians that I LOVE! Both came from wooliespinner here, (Linda) She is a wealth of info & if you email her she will be glad to give advice.
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 7:28:03 PM
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It can be hard to find a good livestock vet.
We just got advice and help online.
I don't think any of our livestock have been to a vet.
We have occasionally taken in fecal samples to check for worms etc. Goats are usually pretty hardy. You may be able to find someone that does shot/deworming/trimming hooves and disbudding.
Sandra
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 7:53:34 PM
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I will try some apple in the morning. DH tried to give her a piece of carrot today, she didn't want anything to do with it.
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 13 2013 : 04:12:32 AM
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When we have bottle lambs occasionally they don't always catch on to eating grain etc. They pick that stuff up so much faster when they have a ewe/flock to learn from. They eventually do but not as fast as the other lambs.
What surprises me about the kid you have is that she doesn't take a bottle or drink milk from a bucket. Most lambs/kids are put on milk replacer if they are taken from ewe/doe.
Sandra
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 13 2013 : 12:06:30 PM
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I know!! I even tried putting it in a bowl.
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 15 2013 : 6:11:42 PM
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She really won't even eat hay. Mostly she just sniffs out tall weeds.
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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patchworkpeace
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judy
Jackson
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2013 : 04:39:10 AM
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Aw-w what a sweet baby! Good luck.
Judy
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2013 : 06:26:01 AM
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How is the little one this morning, Alice?
Kris
The good beekeeper is generally more or less cranky. C.P. Dadant
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 17 2013 : 06:44:35 AM
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Thank you Judy!!
She is well Kris. She has a new pen but she doesnt stay in it. ;) We may have found her a friend! Or rather a few! Lol
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2013 : 08:47:54 AM
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Oh that's great, Alice! She'll be so much happier with other goats. You'll see a big difference in her real soon. How old are the others?
Kris
The good beekeeper is generally more or less cranky. C.P. Dadant
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 17 2013 : 3:48:12 PM
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Not totally sure. They are Spring babies I believe.
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
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Barnyard Buddies: just bought a baby goat at auction!!!! |
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just bought a baby goat at auction!!!!
