4 & 1/2 weeks old pygmy goat having the runs

abnai

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I've been reading threads on here about giving them revitilyte gelling. I'm unsure of the dosage to give & do I give it with milk or water? I'm a new goat owner so I'm trying my best to keep my babies healthy. His poop is brownish/greenish. Should I be worried? It's been going on for 3 days now. He's still really active full of energy & eating. No fever or anything off about him.
 

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Brownish green is probably dietary. Give his some Scour-Halt. It is red and labeled for pigs. It may be called Scour-Chek depending on the brand your farm store carries. 1ml/10 lbs. Drench him with that mixed with water, some electrolytes and probios. If it is dietary the cause won't hurt him but scouring itself will cause dehydration.

What is he eating? Bottle or Dam fed? At that age he is exploring his world with his mouth and probably just ate something he isn't used to.
 
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