for the milking doe, 3 weeks before kidding I up the grain, I feed 16% feed mixed with afafla pellets, 2 times a day, and after kidding, when she's on the milk stand she get's the same feed 2 times a day, 2 cups up to a pint, depending on her need, Or use a scoup full, My feed store mixes my grain so I can give them more protein at this time. and yes like elven said pedilite works good for your kid, I warm mine up when feeding in a bottle.