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fowler chick, I've already explained what the problem is Sorry Haviris, I know your calf didnt drink very long from the doe, and you put a stop to it pretty early.

initially you had not said that they were on bottles, only that the does were being put on to the milk stand a couple times a day and the calves let out to suck. But thank you, very much for clearing that up, much better for all involved if the calves are now on bottles.

Quote: Ducklove, calm down and breathe. FYI not only have 'saved' hundreds of calves (and done it without feeding them directly on goats) but, I do caprine rescue - and I have seen the does who have been used for this type of thing. Its not a pretty sight, I assure you. Wow, thats the...

Quote: I have now read your entire post four times. And I have not 'found out' that they are no longer feeding directly from the goats. This is what you wrote, regarding how the calves are feeding: Quote: Now please, explain to me exactly where you said that the calves were no longer...

if you value that doe at all, DO NOT LET THE CALVES SUCK OFF HER. Nothing will ruin a doe's udder faster than this practice of elevating does so that calves can suckle. Yes, calves do fantastic on goats milk, just about every animal does, but for goodness sake milk the doe out and feed the...