frustratedearthmother
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Vet's input is generally valuable if you can. Using the doe's colostrum over replacement is also a good idea and always preferred. Does he have a suckle reflex? Have you tried a bottle instead of a syringe? The red nipples with the yellow base are great for newborns.
Agree with selenium and if you can't get it from your vet, you can get selenium in a paste that is over the counter. Your farm store may have it. I keep it on hand during kidding season. Warmth and nourishment will go a long way to helping this guy if there's not a major internal problem.
Has he passed meconium - the black, sticky first poop? After that, you shouldn't see "runny" poop. Normal for a newborn will be soft, pasty and yellow for a while before they start making little pellets.
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Agree with selenium and if you can't get it from your vet, you can get selenium in a paste that is over the counter. Your farm store may have it. I keep it on hand during kidding season. Warmth and nourishment will go a long way to helping this guy if there's not a major internal problem.
Has he passed meconium - the black, sticky first poop? After that, you shouldn't see "runny" poop. Normal for a newborn will be soft, pasty and yellow for a while before they start making little pellets.
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sometimes we can't do it all. I hope the two remaining do ok.
