{"title":"Goat kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eA goat kid that does not feed from its mother needs colostrum within the first hours, and after that a fixed routine with milk, warmth and clean equipment. This collection contains the equipment to get through those first weeks well: feeding bottles, separate teats, lamb bars for several kids at once, a colostrum meter and heat lamps. Most of it is made for lambs and goat kids alike, such as the teats and Excellent Enerfit lamb\/goat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBottle or lamb bar: choose by number of kids\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSituation\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eWhat works in practice\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOne or two kids\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eA 500 ml (KS) or 1000 ml (flexi) feeding bottle, or a lamb teat on your own bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eA handful of kids\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSeveral bottles in a lamb bottle rack for five 500 ml bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLarger group\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eA double-sided lamb bar, possibly with protectors on the teats\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a bottle, you see exactly how much each kid drinks. A lamb bar saves time, but means you have to keep a closer eye on the weaker kids. Non-return valves and separate teats are available separately, so you can replace a worn part without replacing the whole feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeasuring colostrum and getting started\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot all colostrum is equally rich. A colostrum meter, standard or as a refractometer, tells you before you freeze or feed it whether the colostrum is worth it. If the mother's own colostrum falls short, top up with Colstart Plus. If a kid does not drink by itself at first, a stomach tube helps, for example the Shoof Trusti Tuber; ask your vet to show you how to insert it once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePoints to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent lamb milk is made for lambs; check on the label whether it is also intended for goat kids before you use it. A heat lamp belongs at a safe height, out of reach of curious goats and well away from dry straw. Wash bottles and teats after every feed; milk residue is a breeding ground for bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore further: the rest of the goat section is under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/goat-supplies\"\u003eeverything for your goats\u003c\/a\u003e. For a strong start, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/goat-minerals-and-licks\"\u003eminerals and licks\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/goat-health\"\u003ehealth care\u003c\/a\u003e matter too, and keeping hooves trimmed starts young via \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/goat-hoof-care\"\u003ehoof care\u003c\/a\u003e. Set up a spacious kid pen with supplies from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/goat-housing-and-feeding\"\u003ehousing and feeding\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich teat fits an ordinary bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a beer bottle there are matching lamb teats in yellow-brown and in red; if you want a screw fitting, choose the teat with screw cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a lamb bar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA feeder with several teats, so a small group of kids can drink at the same time. Non-return valves keep the milk in the tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if colostrum is good enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou measure the quality with a colostrum meter or refractometer. That way you know which colostrum to keep and when topping up is wise.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.fidello.us\/collections\/goat-kids.oembed","provider":"Fidello","version":"1.0","type":"link"}