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Old 02/16/07, 07:03 AM
 
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Question How much to feed?

I am adopting a kid this weekend. She is a Nubian doe, and will, of course, be bottle-fed. How much should she be given during her feeding times? I all ready know what I'll be feeding her, I just need to know how much is enough.
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Old 02/16/07, 07:34 AM
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Here is the schedule that I use.
Use the chart above for info on offering hay, grain, etc.
• Day one- 6 oz. (per feeding) colostrum, every 4 hours.
• Day two- 8 oz. (per feeding) colostrum/whole milk, 4 times a day
• Day three- 10 oz. (per feeding) colostrum/whole milk, 4 times a day
• Day four- 10-12 oz. (per feeding) colostrum/whole milk, 4 times a day.
• For the next week- 10-12 oz. (per feeding) 4 times a day.
• For the next 2 months- 10-12 oz. (per feeding) 3 times a day.
• For the next 1 month- 10-12 oz. (per feeding) 2 times a day.
• 10-12 oz. (per feeding) once a day for two weeks.
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Old 02/16/07, 08:47 AM
 
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Thank you, Topside.
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