1 day old does very runny poo

[elevan]

It sounds like a normal situation. I can understand how easy it is to get worried though

In answer to your question on a makeshift tube feeder....any piece of sturdy yet flexible tubing will work. You can find lots of options at your local hardware store for this. Coupled with a funnel makes a good alternative to a feeding tube.

 

[GOATBOOTS]

I bought some tubing from the pet store for fish aquariums that I think will work well if I need it in the future. Thankfully I don't think I will need it. I just got very worried because we have never had a single problem with any of our kids until this year so I have no experience. We just suddenly lost a buckling that was not quite 24 hours old a few days ago. He seemed perfectly healthy and was huge compared to his tiny sister (who is doing great btw). Went to t-ball practice and he was almost gone when we got home. He was freezing cold and had flies already around him. He died about 5 minutes later. We were devastated and have no idea what went wrong. I may just be overly sensitive. Thank you all for your input.

 

[elevan]

I'm sorry about the one you lost a few days ago. Unfortunately some things just happen and we're not sure what the cause was. I've experienced it myself too.

Please do keep us updated on this little one.

 

[GOATBOOTS]

Update....Both are doing great. Back to thick sticky yellow poo like I am used to. Both have lots of energy and are starting to play with our 2 week old doe. Thank you for your input. It is great to have a place to go for answers.