Tammy Gallagher replied to Wanda Ritter's discussion Buckling born a triplet and weighed 14oz at birth
Jul 5, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Wanda Ritter's discussion Buckling born a triplet and weighed 14oz at birth
"He should be drinking 20% of his body weight in milk daily. At 420ml, he is right on track with the amount. Do keep adjusting as he gains weight up to a max of about 32oz a day. Hopefully he will start gaining more weight with the alfalfa and grain.…"
Jul 5, 2023
Wanda Ritter replied to Wanda Ritter's discussion Buckling born a triplet and weighed 14oz at birth
"Thank you for the congratulations!!
I replied but somehow I deleted my entire response so I'll start again.
My little guy is drinking 390-420ml a day of whole milk with each feeding being 60-90ml. He has been gaining 1oz a day. 
I'm feeling we are…"
Jul 5, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Wanda Ritter's discussion Buckling born a triplet and weighed 14oz at birth
"Hi Wanda!
Congratulations on doing such a great job with this little guy!
I think the answer to your questions will come down to making sure that he has the appropriate nutrition. I had a 15oz doeling born several years ago and she has stayed small,…"
Jul 5, 2023
Wanda Ritter posted a discussion
My buckling was born as one of a set of triplets to one of my daughters does. His two siblings were of normal birth size but my little guy was a tiny one. We were shocked he survived but his mama wasn't interested and he was far too small to feed…
Jul 5, 2023
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  • Welcome! We hope you’ll introduce yourself and your goats in the Forum! You can also share photos in the group.

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