![]() Purchase goat milk replacer (specifically formulated for kid goats) from the farm/feed store.The act of the kid sucking the nipple will allow the milk to flow at a suitable rate. Make the hole in the baby bottle nipple larger by slicing a small X across the tip of the nipple with a sharp straight razor blade or utility knife. If you determine that the goat is 30 days of age or younger, purchase a baby bottle with nipple from the grocery store or lamb/goat nipples from the farm feed store or livestock supply catalog.Provide fresh drinking water at all times for the goat in a clean bucket that the goat can easily reach. They will start to nibble goat ration pellets at about 30 days of age. Goats less than 30 days of age will need a liquid diet until about 60 days of age. If the goat weighs less than 15 pounds, it could be 1 to 20 days of age (depending on the breed). Subtract your weight to get the weight of the goat. Weigh the goat by holding the goat and standing on a bathroom scale.Use a baby bottle with a nipple to provide the electrolyte. Purchase unflavored and clear electrolyte from the baby section of the grocery store or drug store to restore the fluid level in dehydrated animals. If the skin takes a while after being “tented”, the goat is likely dehydrated and needs fluids quickly. With one motion, pinch and pull the goat’s skin by the neck and see if the skin easily returns to the animal’s body.Wash your hands and arms thoroughly with soap and water if you have handled goats with a sore mouth. In humans, the disease is called “orf” (contagious pustular dermatitis). The goat may have a disease called “sore mouth” that is communicable to people. If sores or scabs exist, wear disposable gloves when handling the goat. Check the mouth to determine if there are sores or scabs around the mouth. ![]() An irritated eye is red or tearing (wet around and under the eye). Check both eyes to make sure they are clear, there is no sign of tears, and the eyelid is not inverted and irritating the eye.If the goats are likely to be kept more than eight months of age, castration of male goats at a young age (under 30 days of age) is recommended. Male goats (bucks) typically grow faster and larger than females (does). Determine if the goat is male or female.In performing your chores, care for the new animals after caring for all others. If they become ill, don’t add them to your herd. Observe these animals daily and watch for any signs of illness or disease. ![]() Keep new goats separate (quarantined) from other animals on the farm for at least 3 weeks.
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