Rural Gardening: New Goat Owner 101 Questions, 1 by jasmerr

jasmerr wrote:
Sooo...we are about to have new kids. One of our goats is definitely going to be a mother. We only know they are due the last week of September or first week of October. I have a few questions:

1. What do you suggest for a "first aid kit"?
2. Do you let your new kids nurse on mom at all, or immediately bottle feed? (I've gotten conflicting info on this subject.)
3. How often do you bottle feed the kids? (I've been told every 2-3 hours for the first two weeks.)
4. Any suggested special care for mom after delivery? If so, for how long?

Thanks,
Jody