First time Momma

[Southern by choice]

Personally I think the choice of anti-biotics is a poor one. The fever is high and did not substantially come down either and is not going to when the next dose is 4 days out.
Most vets want Penn for something like this because it keeps a steady stream in the system to battle infection. It is a PITA at 2x day but far better in the long run. Long lasting is IMO not a good choice for high fever/serious infection. I also do not understand the not doing a uterine flush.

We already talked about the milk- whole milk is best.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

Just showed you posted, but then the post disappeared

Goats milk would be best.
Next would be whole cow milk.

I've seen a lot of kids die from replacer and I'm scared to use it. I used replacer once and didn't have good results. Kids lived, but never grew or are like they should, until they were put on cows milk. You just have to be able to make the choice and hope it's a good one.

We've raised kids on cows milk with no ill affects.

If you use a replacer, make sure it isn't soy based.

 

[nstone630]

Do you have her on a good grain too? The Purina Goat Chow, the dairy parlor one, that they sell at TSC is good. Oh, and you need to let the kids keep on nursing to keep her stimulated or it may dry up her milk entirely.

She's on Purina Goat Chow as of Friday, it also said that it was good in helping producing milk. The kids are still nursing, just getting frustrated.

 

[nstone630]

We've raised kids on cows milk with no ill affects.

Ok. I'll also add some goat probiotic to it.

DH just had reservations on the whole milk bc he talked to the lady at Tractor Supply (who also raises goats) and said not to give them that at all!

Now, with the whole milk, should I expect any diarrhea with the change?

 

[nstone630]

Here is a silly question. Our Walmart sells goats milk, right next to the cow milk in the grocery section. Would that be better? If I can't get any local fresh goats milk.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

They could get a little runny. Start with small amounts. Adding the probiotics is good!

I do understand your Dh's concerns! That is the hard thing with goats! So much conflicting information it's hard when you are newer to goats!

DO NOT feed them until they just stop eating. You don't want to overfeed them! Overfeeding can cause all kinds of issues, just go slowly.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

Here is a silly question. Our Walmart sells goats milk, right next to the cow milk in the grocery section. Would that be better? If I can't get any local fresh goats milk.

Is it pasteurized?
Goat milk would be best!

 

[nstone630]

Since it's so hard to tell what they are getting with mom....how do I know we aren't over feeding them:?

 

[nstone630]

Is it pasteurized?
Goat milk would be best!

I don't know. I'd have to look at the container. I believe it is ultra-pasteurized.

 

[Latestarter]

How is something completely natural (cows milk) NOT better than something artificial (replacer)? Methinks the TSC lady wants to sell TSC products...