well my pet goat has just had goatlets but sadily she died in goat birth! I have been producing milk from my breasts for 2 years now and i was wondering if i could use my milk to feed the goatlets! Can i do this? Has anyone else ever done this?
2007-02-10 08:02:28 · 28 answers · asked by fletch 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I haven't done it with a goat,but my aunt has a kangaroo centre in Aus and I've done it for them,didn't half chaff me nips though!
2007-02-10 08:09:15 · answer #1 · answered by MANC & PROUD 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If this is a genuine question I take it ur thinking of exspressing ur milk in2 bottles & giving it 2 the goat.Why not ask ur vet if human milk can be given 2 goats,explaining the situation when u ask. Its an unusual situation & only a vet can give u a definate answer.It shouldnt cost u anything 2 ask a vet if its safe 2 do this.
2007-02-10 16:16:58 · answer #2 · answered by Poppypunto 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your breast milk is for human infants, and not for goats. Instead of asking here, why don't you ask a vetenarian what formula you should give them. Animals need certain proteins that's not found in human breast milk. Since your goatlets are orphans, you also need to ask your vet, what other immediate care they need that their mother would have provided. If you're hand raising them, they'll need more than just milk.
2007-02-10 17:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by merry59 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could start by laying down in a cardboard box with a few old towels in the bottom.I don't know how many nipples you have,but with a large litter there may be some pushing and shoving.
2007-02-10 16:13:24 · answer #4 · answered by making_sum_cents 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting question. It is simple to buy goats milk so why would you want to take such a devious route?
I suspect you are 'kidding' and milking YA for all your worth.
2007-02-10 16:20:38 · answer #5 · answered by alan h 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why are you lactating? do you have a small child? If you are still breast feeding a child why in the heck would you want to breast feed goats?
2007-02-10 16:07:33 · answer #6 · answered by krubar 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sure, sounds like a great idea, I'll buy a goat and try it
2007-02-10 16:06:13 · answer #7 · answered by KerryAnn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think your question should be "Is it abnormal not to breast feed goats?"
2007-02-10 16:06:05 · answer #8 · answered by R Stoofaloh 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest calling a vet. I would think the "goatlets" (aka-kids) might need a special formula.
2007-02-10 16:08:34 · answer #9 · answered by BethS 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You asked can I? Of course you CAN! I think that it would be the manner in which you do it that might have people wondering.
2007-02-10 16:07:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋