Trying to break goat from bottle

Sandy christen

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Hey out there was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to break a goat from his bottle .....I tried it once and he got to stressed out so the vet said give him some more time we'll he's 4 months old any ideas....please and thanks
 

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Tough love is the best way... cold turkey... sorry charlie, no more milk for you! He'll cry, he'll scream, he'll make anyone within earshot think you're trying to kill him. That shouldn't last more than a couple of days and then will start slacking off. Some give a couple days with one bottle/day mixed 50/50 with water then a couple more days with just plain water in the bottle, then cold turkey. Kinda like the puppy that cries all night because it's lonely, you just gotta plug the ears and pretend not to hear. Good luck!
 

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Thanks again I kinda knew but didn't wanna hear it is guess being new to goat world and everything .so thanks again I just wanna an easier way I guess but anyway thanks again
 
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