2 day old twins

[oweirdo]

My newest kids are 2 day old twins. Their mom died in birth, after not giving birth to the 3 kid. The owner had went to bed not knowing there was a third. Next morning, he found them and gave them milk from another mom, but let them drink out of a bowl. I got them home this afternoon, I can't get them to drink from a bottle now. Should I just let them continue eating from the bowl? Should I try to switch to bottle?

 

[NaturesPace]

I don't know the answer, but hope you are able to get them to drink.
Sounds like if they learned to drink from a bowl already then the bowl would be ok. I would keep an eye in them.

Our chickens have learned to drink from nipples, so I would guess they could too.

Lots of love and attention should get them through it.

 

[oweirdo]

I tried twice yesterday, but they just don't like the bottle. They drink the bowl great! So I guess I'll just let them drink that way.

 

[rebelINny]

If they are drinking from a bowl then I say stay on it! That is MUCH easier than bottle-feeding anyway. Just make sure they are both staying energetic and their bellies are full. If their bellies are still hallowed out and they act lethargic at all then you need to work with it on a bottle or tube if really bad.

 

[rebelINny]

If they are drinking from a bowl then I say stay on it! That is MUCH easier than bottle-feeding anyway. Just make sure they are both staying energetic and their bellies are full. If their bellies are still hallowed out and they act lethargic at all then you need to work with it on a bottle or tube if really bad.

 

[oweirdo]

They are drinking 4 times a day, yesterday only three cause he didn't feed them before our 2 hour ride home but today and tomorrow 4 times about a cup a piece each time. They are very playful!

 

[Pioneer Chicken]

What kind of goats are they?

I must chastise you on one thing: How unkind of you to talk about these supposed twins with no photos to show for it!

 

[animalmom]

Here here! Must have pictures. Must have pictures of little goaties inside the house, little goaties in the back yard, little goaties in the front yard, little goaties in the middle of your couch.

Glad to hear they are slurping up their milk, but come on, where's the pictures?

 

[oweirdo]

you asked for it

 

[Pioneer Chicken]

Aww...they are cute!! Is that a moonspot I spy?