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Old 08/03/09, 08:24 PM
 
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premie doelings

My doe just had twin doelings, she has no milk and they are tiny. I have sheep colostrum, will it do ?
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Old 08/03/09, 09:05 PM
 
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Sorry I can't help but I would think that any colostrum would work, I know cow and goat colostrum would be preferable, but if it were me I would give it to them and then switch to cow or goat milk.
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Old 08/03/09, 10:25 PM
 
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Hi... Congratulations on the twins!!! Are they doing OK tonight?
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Old 08/03/09, 10:45 PM
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I think any colostrum is better than none, and I would at least give them that until you could get a hold of cow or goat, if you could find any.

I hope they're doing okay. Maybe the doe's milk will come in soon. Is she a first freshener?
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Old 08/04/09, 05:31 PM
 
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So they are doing fine today, both are up and taking a bottle. They both had 12 ounces of colostrum each(sheep) and are onto milk, I can just use store bought homo right ? I will get picks up soom, they are so tiny.
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Old 08/04/09, 05:36 PM
 
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Store bought whole milk they should do well on.. Glad they are doing well for you, can't wait to see pics.
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Old 08/05/09, 03:40 PM
 
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Old 08/06/09, 02:21 PM
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Congratulations! Baby pictures are a MUST!
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