Posted by Lila on April 17, 2002 at 12:24:03:
In Reply to: Re: Checking goats posted by Dalice on April 17, 2002 at 12:06:59:
We have had this a number of time through the years. We have even had the does reject the kids if another doe happens to lick the kid. We are talking about young does. It was chilled so I brought it to the house and fed it a little frozen collostrum and warmed it up and took it back. We milked the doe in a bottle first and fed the baby but now I just hold her and make her let the baby nurse. This is one of those things you get when you have first time nanny's in with other goats. Most of the time it works out. The baby's get a little agressive and the mothers just finally give up and let them suck. This is our experience anyway. Thanks for your input on this.