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pregnancy/pre-kidding checklist
Started this discussion. Last reply by Julia @Woody Glen Farm Feb 21, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
some time ago there was a conversation about things to look out for/do in the last couple week-month before kidding. I had it saved to computer, which died :( Now on tablet, tried searching, but so…Continue
COWP dose for kids
Started this discussion. Last reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle Feb 27, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Looking through archives I've found several dosing recommendations for different weight ranges, the lowest being 1 gram per 20# body weight. What about kids (presently 2 wks old)? Doe has signs of…Continue
Triplets! & even more questions???
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melissa Johnson Feb 17, 2014. 10 Replies 1 Like
First kidding for us yesterday! 2 does (2.4 lbs ea) 1 buck (2.3 lbs). We're still having 20-40's temps here - which is extremely unusual so wasn't planning on cold-weather issues when we bred last…Continue
tattoo pen
Started this discussion. Last reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle Jan 23, 2014. 8 Replies 0 Likes
First kidding coming up next month and was online at Hoegger looking at tattoo kits and saw a new tattoo "pen". Wondering if anyone has used this?Continue
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renee miller replied to renee miller's discussion pregnancy/pre-kidding checklist"Thanks Julia, I have my kit ready to go :). What I'm looking for is more preventive care for the doe in the few weeks before kidding. The thread/info was a couple of years ago & the searches I've done so far have lead me everywhere but…"
Julia @Woody Glen Farm replied to renee miller's discussion pregnancy/pre-kidding checklist"You can search for older threads on this forum up in the right top corner. Just type in whatever you're looking for and it will bring up LOTS of threads. Here is one that is excellent on that…"
renee miller posted a discussionpregnancy/pre-kidding checklist
some time ago there was a conversation about things to look out for/do in the last couple week-month before kidding. I had it saved to computer, which died :( Now on tablet, tried searching, but so far no luck. Would anyone happen t0 have that info, or link to it, handy? It included increasing grain last 2 weeks, supplements to give just before kidding, etc. We've never had an issue, but I just know since I can't find/remember it all, this will be the year. TIASee More
Deborah Niemann-Boehle replied to renee miller's discussion COWP dose for kids"If you dose the doe, that will increase the copper level in her milk. The kids should not need any type of dewormer until after they're weaned. I've never given kids a bolus before 2 months of age. "
renee miller posted a discussionCOWP dose for kids
Looking through archives I've found several dosing recommendations for different weight ranges, the lowest being 1 gram per 20# body weight. What about kids (presently 2 wks old)? Doe has signs of deficiency, but also want to use for parasite control for everyone. What dose/age do you start w/kids?See More
Melissa Johnson replied to renee miller's discussion Triplets! & even more questions???"Wow! With those sweaters I bet they are nice and toasty!"
Deborah Niemann-Boehle replied to renee miller's discussion Triplets! & even more questions???"Glad to know he's still hanging in there! As long as he got colostrum at birth, he's fine with raw mama's milk now. And frankly if he didn't get colostrum at birth, it would be too late to try anything now. They need colostrum…"
Jennifer Simons replied to renee miller's discussion Triplets! & even more questions???"I'm so happy to hear that he is trying to bounce around. Here's hoping he has turned the corner and will survive. Homemade colostrum sounds better than no colostrum but I have no experience yet with kids. Hopefully this spring.. Best of…"
renee miller replied to renee miller's discussion Triplets! & even more questions???"that's exactly what has happened. we saw him nursing the first evening so thought all was fine, but apparently that was the first and last he got. Took him back out to spend time with others & she seemed to welcome him but refused…"
Rachel Griebenow replied to renee miller's discussion Triplets! & even more questions???"Oh no! I'm sorry that your little buck is having so much trouble. Hugs and prayers coming your way!!"
Deborah Niemann-Boehle replied to renee miller's discussion Triplets! & even more questions???"In pretty much every situation I have had like that, the kid was not getting enough milk. I know you posted this a few hours ago, but hopefully he is still hanging in there. If he can swallow, it might be easiest to feed him with an eye dropped or…"
renee miller replied to renee miller's discussion Triplets! & even more questions???"found little guy in corner alone this morning, standing but wouldn't move. When I picked him up he was cold (30 in barn) - ears, nose, mouth - everything cold - not just not warm, but cold. brought him inside on heating pad & …"
Winding River Farm (Bev) replied to renee miller's discussion Triplets! & even more questions???"I have found dog crates are great -my little ones like them bedded with lots of straw. Keeps them warm and out of drafts. A friend used cardboard boxes - I think these little guys are tougher than we think also. Because…"
Deborah Niemann-Boehle replied to renee miller's discussion Triplets! & even more questions???"Mom and babies should stay together unless there is a medical emergency, such as a hypothermic kid. There is no need to let her go outside without them. They will all freak out. If the buck is acting normal (like the other kids) you don't need…"
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