Feeding goat question

[Goat Whisperer]

These are my all time favorite nipples. Might want to give them a try if the kid doesn't like the pritchard. If a kid doesn't like a pritchard, they'll take this (in my experience). https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...-controlled-flow-lamb-nipples-pack-of-3?rfk=1

LS gave some good info. My kids don't like anything added to the bottle though. If the kid is struggling, give some Nutri-Drench and wait ~15 minutes and try the bottle again. I personally like the nutri-drench over molasses or syrup, it has other goodies that will help give the kid more drive. You may have to gently force the bottle into the kid's mouth.
I bottle raise 20-45+ kids a year. It makes me sad to see other breeders be so negligent.

 

[skipper]

Yay she drank the bottle that was so quick thank you guys

 

[skipper]

I agree that the breeder was negligent
This goat is lonely and scared

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Can you get another female ?

 

[Goat Whisperer]

That is great!

You can start looking for a companion. Many will sell kids on the bottle but as you have learned- get from a good breeder

 

[skipper]

Im Not sure if I can afford another female for a few more weeks but I’ll try
Do they get depressed ? Or does it just make it easier? Is a few weeks ok or does it have to be in the next few days ?

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Yes she will get depressed, they are social animals that in nature live in a herd....I hope you can find her a female companion soon....please don't get intact male...you can't keep them together as they will breed sooner than you think.... and that's a mess you don't want to get into,

 

[Latestarter]

Sorry about the initial nipple issues... most here take for granted that folks know/figure out they need to cut the tip off or poke a hole... Understanding that you gotta do what you gotta do... If it takes a week or two (or longer) until you can afford to get her a companion, then that's the way it is. It's not gonna kill her at this stage of her life. Right now at several days old, she's going to bond to you folks, but there will not be any communication. As she gets a little older, she's going to want to talk with her own kind. That's where the companion goat comes in. People have kept single animals with great success, however it doesn't seem to be the norm. They are herd animals and as such, you'd expect them to do best in that environment. Just keep in mind that you're going to want an animal similar in age and size. That isn't a necessity either, but again, seems to work best.

BTW... congrats on your new goat. Quite a cutie. The other "kid" is too.

 

[Bryon]

I just got a baby that was a day old. I used the same bottle and nipple and took scissors and cut a tiny piece from the end. I agree with Latestarter regarding using the whole milk. I poured out about a third of it replaced that portion with a cup of evaporated milk in a can (PET) and a cup of buttermilk then pour as much of the milk you took out back in the gallon jug until it reaches the top. My baby is now 2 weeks old and is doing great. To prevent constipation from the richness pf this mixture I add 2 cc of mineral oil (baby oil) to the milk about every other day.

 

[B&B Happy goats]

I just got a baby that was a day old. I used the same bottle and nipple and took scissors and cut a tiny piece from the end. I agree with Latestarter regarding using the whole milk. I poured out about a third of it replaced that portion with a cup of evaporated milk in a can (PET) and a cup of buttermilk then pour as much of the milk you took out back in the gallon jug until it reaches the top. My baby is now 2 weeks old and is doing great. To prevent constipation from the richness pf this mixture I add 2 cc of mineral oil (baby oil) to the milk about every other day.

Please don't take this the wrong way...but may I ask why or how you ended up with a day old goat ?