help with kid

[TAdkins]

I had a goat that had 4 kids (2 n 2 b). The mama goat passed away 4 days later, so we are bottle fedding three of the kids and they are eating 12 to 16 oz of milk 4 times a day. but one of the small nannies is not eating but 4 to 8 oz of milk. For instance, today this kid goat ate 8 oz of milk in the morning but then around 3 o'clock she would not eat anything but the rest of the kids ate 16 oz. We are feeding the kids supplemental milk which was purchased at a farm supply store. This goat was the runt of the bunch, should I be concerned? What should I do to help her eat more? She seems to be weak and breathing a little harder and faster than the rest of the kids.

Any suggestions or help would certainly be appreciated!

rmp

[Teacupliz]

How old are they. If she is over 3 wks. I would treat the doe kid for cocci. I use Sulmet. Try some baking soda or Probios or both. Liz

[famer_manda]

im sorry your goat passed away! hope your little one makes it

[TAdkins]

the kids are 1 week and 3 days old
thanks for replys

[mpillow]

At 10 days my babies get about 40oz of milk a day (4 10oz bottles)
I'd be worried she'd dehydrate if you cant get her to eat...try some molasses on nipple and maybe a tiny bit larger hole in nip....but not to the point that its too fast...and maybe some coffee(1-2tspbrewed) to pick her up....and rub her all over
My sluggish babygoat got coffee in his milk and picked right up and ended up being the bigger of the two!

[homebirtha]

What do you mean by supplemental milk from the feed store? Do you mean milk replacer? If so, I would ditch that and give them either goats milk or whole cows milk.

[Jillis]

Yes! No milk replacer! Whole cow's milk from the store is better!