For the Love of Goats Sharing Milk with Baby Goats
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Description
The answer to, âWhen can I start milking my doe?â is not as simple as listing the specific age of the kids. In this episode, we are discussing the complexities of sharing milk with baby goats and offering practical advice for goat owners who want to balance kid health with milk production.
Deborah draws on her experience as both a homesteader and a former Board Certified Lactation Consultant to share important tips on when to start milking, how to manage multiple kids, and how to ensure healthy growth for your goat kids.
Whether youâre dealing with a single kid or a set of quintuplets, understanding how milk production works and monitoring your kidsâ growth is essential to avoid common problems like low milk supply and slow weight gain.
Key Takeaways
- Milk does with a single kid from day one to maintain a strong milk supply.
- Colostrum is vital in the first 24 hoursâkids need 20% of their body weight in colostrum within this time to develop a healthy immune system.
- Weigh kids daily for the first two weeks to ensure they are gaining at least 4 ounces per day.
- Dam-raised kids can be just as friendly as bottle-fed kids with enough human interaction.
Related Resources
- Goats 365 Community: goats365.com
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