I got Billy Shakespeare 3 days before he was 1 month old. The breeder had been giving him a 16 ounce bottle twice a day. I bottle feed the girls 3 times a day. It is probably better to do it 3 times. Before long Shakespeare was drinking 20 ounces. The breeder said she bottle feeds her goats until they are 8 weeks. But I have read that 12 weeks is better. Besides I like bottle feeding them and think it's better for bonding. This week and next week will be his last bottle feedings, because next week he will be 12 weeks old. He is eating hay and goat pellets well. He is only getting 22 ounces once a day. Kennedy has been helping with the feeding.
Menagerie usually brings to mind animals. And yes, I have a mini "urban" farm. My chickens give me fresh eggs everyday. My 2 Nigerian goats may one day give milk to make cheese, ice cream and etc. But I have many other "animals" that have even more importance. They are my family, politics,and education. Hope you enjoy my posts and laugh while reading my blog.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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