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I haven't heard anything about dried milk, I wouldn't even take the chance though. She could potentially get very, very sick.

I really liked that.:)

If you can find this @ any pet store it's your best shot if you're losing them... I've had good success with it when I've rescued/fostered herbivore babies... it's called Herbivore Critical Care Just one of many places that have it online...you might find it locally? But I never have...

Looks Shetland, he's definitely not a full miniature horse, way too tall. He could be a mini/pony cross even... Here's my registered Shetland for comparison. They look alike :)

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We have a stall in the barn designated for foaling/kidding. 12x12 stall with deep bedding, heat lamp ready, and a web cam we can view from the house. But, if you just want something temporary just put up 4x4 plywood and add a door. Make sure the bedding is deep, wood shavings work better IMO...

Congratulations :) nothing better than goat kids!

Does your doe have a private pen for her and the kits, this is important. Is there a low watt heat lamp on them? Also important. She may be feeding/taking care of the babies and you're just not seeing it, they do not cuddle with their offspring like dogs or cats. They only feed the kits once or...

No. Adult rabbits are lactose intolerant. While there are people that are lactose intolerant can often drink goats milk, not everyone can. I would not take the risk... milk of any kind is very bad for adult rabbits. They do not digest it properly... I wouldn't take the chance.

Free choice 18% pellets and add a mix of oats (Quaker is good, but not instant), barley, black oil sunflower seeds, and flax seed. Mix equal parts and give 1 tablespoon daily as a top dressing to the pellets.

Hello everyone, glad to be joining the group! My family and I have a small farm in southwestern Ohio where we raise miniature horses, nubian goats, Netherland dwarf rabbits, golden comet chickens, India blue, silver pied, and white peacocks, and we have a few riding horses too. We also take in...