We took in a pygmy doe 8 weeks ago on a rescue type basis, and after determining her healthy, released her with our other two does.
Imagine my surprise to go out to the barn and find her with 2 adorable kids yesterday morning.
The kids seem healthy, they're up and moving around, eating well, etc., but the smallest kid, a doe, is having diarrhea issues. I've googled it and see that it is called scours, but I really have no experience dealing with things like this. I knew she was fat, but had no idea she was pregnant.
I see some websites say to watch it and see if it passes, while others say to pull the kid and feed electrolyte formula until the scours have subsided.
I really don't want to lose this little baby, and I'm just looking for advice, I guess. Anyone out there with more experience than me who could give me some ideas, it'd be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Blessings-
Em
Imagine my surprise to go out to the barn and find her with 2 adorable kids yesterday morning.
The kids seem healthy, they're up and moving around, eating well, etc., but the smallest kid, a doe, is having diarrhea issues. I've googled it and see that it is called scours, but I really have no experience dealing with things like this. I knew she was fat, but had no idea she was pregnant.
I see some websites say to watch it and see if it passes, while others say to pull the kid and feed electrolyte formula until the scours have subsided.
I really don't want to lose this little baby, and I'm just looking for advice, I guess. Anyone out there with more experience than me who could give me some ideas, it'd be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Blessings-
Em