Should my baby goats be getting bigger around the tummy?

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I have two female goats both 3 and a half weeks, they were neglected by their mum and we have to bottle feed them. They are getting a bit rounder around their tummy’s but not anywhere else, am I feeding them two much (3 times a day with a small coke bottle) and what can I do if I am feeding them incorrectly?
 

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What breed are the goats? A Nigerian Dwarf goat needs less than a standard sized goat such as a Nubian or Boer. Their bellies SHOULD fill out and become a little rounder/less hollow after they've eaten. That's a good thing. Some recommend specific amounts (breed dependent) and feeding regimen. I've only had one bottle baby (so far :fl) and prefer to let their moms raise them. Aside from their first week, I fed mine 3 times a day, as much as she wanted, from a 28oz soda bottle, with a pritchard nipple.

I just answered another of your posts and asked the sex of the babies... Now that I know, I double down on the info I posted there. Time passes quickly... be aware.
 

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What breed are the goats? A Nigerian Dwarf goat needs less than a standard sized goat such as a Nubian or Boer. Their bellies SHOULD fill out and become a little rounder/less hollow after they've eaten. That's a good thing. Some recommend specific amounts (breed dependent) and feeding regimen. I've only had one bottle baby (so far :fl) and prefer to let their moms raise them. Aside from their first week, I fed mine 3 times a day, as much as she wanted, from a 28oz soda bottle, with a pritchard nipple.

I just answered another of your posts and asked the sex of the babies... Now that I know, I double down on the info I posted there. Time passes quickly... be aware.

These are some of the photos, is this normal?
 

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:hu Looks OK to me... Are they active or lethargic? As long as they're bouncing around, IMO they're probably doing just fine.
 

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:hu Looks OK to me... Are they active or lethargic? As long as they're bouncing around, IMO they're probably doing just fine.

They are happy to run around as long as a human is doing so with them. We all have busy lives and are often away for most of the day because of this , we don’t really see them move too much
 
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