Banded Nigerian dwarf, please, please help!

[Our7Wonders]

A large percentage of members here feed whole milk only when they don't have goat milk. I personally feed half goat milk half whole milk - but only because I have goats in milk currently. I wouldn't hesitate to feed them whole milk only if I didn't have goat milk available. Don't dilute his milk at all. You might try a tsp of corn syrup in one of his milk bottles daily - that can sometimes help constipation.

http://goat-info.blogspot.com is a blog from one of the members here and has some very good information on raising goats, you might find it useful.

I've also really liked www.fiascofarm.com they have lots of goat info there too. That particular website has a holistic flair to it, but also lists conventional methods as well. I like it because I try to go "natural" when ever possible.

He's a real cutie!

 

[BabyBonez17]

Okay so whole milk it is! Diluting it just did not sound right to me, so im glad he can have just milk. (I dont have goats milk avail.)
And it has for sure been more than 24hours. Im so conflicted on what to do with his little band

Goatmasta
Today 10:49 pm
If he were here I would not cut the band. If it has been on for more than 24 hrs the scrotum is dead. The only thing that cutting the band at this point will do is make you feel better and probably make him sick.

this was another concern, if the testes are dead, or he has dead tissue within, im afraid removing the band will cause the testes to retract and lead to internal infection.

I am very, VERY much up for more opinions or information on the subject.
Thanks for the links, milk, and help with poopin worries! lol

 

[Goatmasta]

thank you 7wonders for the plug Yes there is info on bottle raising a baby on my blog and what we do here. we raise a lot of babies here and we have few issues with our methods. Be sure to read the blog Kids- The "Big Three" First Things First it is probably the most important.

 

[BabyBonez17]

Your site is amazing! so much good info!
So do you think the band should just stay? its really the only thing i am majorly concerned with at this very moment.
If its best to leave it, then i can make sure he gets his special diet later on to avoid complications.
I just want to know whats best to do.

 

[Goatmasta]

Your site is amazing! so much good info!
So do you think the band should just stay? its really the only thing i am majorly concerned with at this very moment.
If its best to leave it, then i can make sure he gets his special diet later on to avoid complications.
I just want to know whats best to do.

If he were here I would leave it.

 

[BabyBonez17]

alright, that's what i'll do then. thanks again guys for all your help, i really appreciate it!
I hope to post pictures of my little one soon!

 

[SuburbanFarmChic]

Once he is off the bottle and drinking water you might consider adding Ammonium Chloride to his water to help make sure he doesn't get UC. I don't think you have to worry about it while bottle feeding but once they hit pasture/hay there is always a remote chance and with him being banded SO young it couldn't hurt.

...And nosy neighbors, passing people, etc are KNOWN for tossing less than helpful treats to goats. I'd hate to see someone dump a bag of birdseed, 3 loaves of bread, something that totally throws his ph level off and he goes down on you. UC is nasty when it happens.

 

[BabyBonez17]

I really hate to sound like more of an idiot than i already do, lol but where can i get ammonium chloride for his water?
I have to drive a ways to a proper feed store which is fine, i just want to know where to get this stuff, and how often i'm looking at getting it.

I read that one teaspoon per two gallons of water per day is a good dosage for prevention. Does this sounds correct?

 

[BabyBonez17]

...And nosy neighbors, passing people, etc are KNOWN for tossing less than helpful treats to goats. I'd hate to see someone dump a bag of birdseed, 3 loaves of bread, something that totally throws his ph level off and he goes down on you. UC is nasty when it happens.

As far as this goes i am very lucky to live in a pretty secluded house. We live in a sort of a country farm, neighborhood but our house and yard is way up on a hill that is litterally to steep to get up without a car, and our yard has no access to neighbors or really even people because the woods are to dense to reach it. yay! But still i will be wary and careful of such things

 

[elevan]

I really hate to sound like more of an idiot than i already do, lol but where can i get ammonium chloride for his water?
I have to drive a ways to a proper feed store which is fine, i just want to know where to get this stuff, and how often i'm looking at getting it.

I read that one teaspoon per two gallons of water per day is a good dosage for prevention. Does this sounds correct?

You can order a bag at Hoegger's supply online.