Pets and Livestock
By Backyard Homestead HQ
Sit in the right position.
Don't hold the baby goat.
When the baby nudges, naturally present the teat of the bottle.
If the baby doesn't nudge, direct the baby’s mouth toward the teat.
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If the baby goat is weak, hold the baby goat to feed them.
Hold the baby goat in your lap.
Cradle its head in an upward position.
Gently open the mouth.
Cover the goat's eyes.
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Wipe the kid’s bum with a paper towel.
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Wiggle the teat in their mouth.
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Let them rest.
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But what if the baby goat still refuses with these?
Sometimes the baby just won’t take the bottle, and you have to resort to other methods of feeding to ensure their survival.
Try pouring the milk into a bowl.
Let them suck your finger and use a syringe to squirt the milk down the side of your finger.
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You may need to consider tube feeding the baby goat with the help and advise from your vet.
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The kid goat will need to eat 4 to 5 times a day, and it could easily take 30 to 45 minutes at each feeding session to get them to feed correctly and to get the right amount of food.
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