question about milk replacer in colostrum replacer

[goat_heaven]

I have two does to kid I will being bottle feeding since I find the kids to be tamer then dam raising oka I have for goats adance kid milk replacer with all milk protein it has enhanced flavor in aroma acidified added vitamins and minerals And the colostrum replacer is for calves,foals,lamb's,goats kids,alpacas,llamas,elk calves,fawns,baby pigs,puppies,kittens, in its manna pro are these oka for bottles babies?

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Have you considered milking the does and using their milk to raise the kids? Much healthier and cheaper!

 

[goat_heaven]

Well my girls are meat goats so they do not like there udders messed with I just find it easier to use milk replacer then fight with them they kick up a storm if I grab down there in they are first fresher so I figured they wouldnt have much milk anyways from what I read mayb Ill try to milk them but ik ill have a big fight anyways

 

[goatsrulemymorning]

We bottle fed our first doelings on whole cows milk, we had no adult does at the time, and by suggestion from an old goat roper, after they got very sick on the store bought replacers. Even manna products for us is a no go.
They did very well on it, using a Pritchard's nipple on a 8ounce soda bottle...or you might check with local goat owners, some may be willing to trade or sell some mama milk cheaply....

 

[goatsrulemymorning]

One of our doelings enjoying a bobble of moo juice!

 

[Goat Whisperer]

You can be setting your doe up for mastitis by pulling the kids and NOT milking momma out. You will need to milk her out some regardless what you are going to do with the milk.

I don't really like replacers. It is better to feed whole milk from the grocery.

The kids will still need colostrum. I don't think the powder can even come close to the real colostrum. Maybe call some goat breeders around your area and see if you can buy some frozen colostrum. Be sure that the does are negative for CAE if you decide to go that route.

 

[Sweetened]

No untrained goat likes to be milked, whether meat or dairy. I used to milk my boer girl daily, their milk is delicious and creamy. You could definitely be setting her up for mastitis problems as Goat Whisperer said.

We have had, and know people who have had -nothing but problems- with milk replacer. Not only is it expensive, everyone I've talked to has lost kids to bloat at 3 or 4 weeks of age if they have been on powdered milk, whether it's fed cold, warm, hot, whatever.

Whole milk isn't available in my area. I just buy a galon of 3% and mix in a 1 liter carton of liquid whipping cream. I usually add one egg yolk to a 2 liter feeding bottle for the enzymes as well as a tablespoon of yogurt for good bacteria. We weaned our lambs on this, and they came from a farm that was feeding them raw, whole cows milk.

 

[goat_heaven]

Umm I got a question bout my very pregnant goat she is due any day in she stands up al day dosent hardy lay down now im thinking her legs in feet are hurting her I trimed them a week ago she keeps switching legs like holding them up to her body im confused I clean them out in everything can goats get sore feet for standing so long?