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Hi everyone; I am Elizabeth and was on the old board as well--actually all the way back to the old Countryside forums when I got my first horrible scrub goat and tried to milk her
. I never have posted much, actually only when I need help or have an emergency :blush.
Anyway, this time I need help with my new bottle babies. I used to have a schedule (from Vicki) on how many ounces the first few days and so on, but I can't find it. It's been a while since I had bottle babies, and I just don't remember. Searching online the info I've found varies widely, with some feeding all the kids will drink, and some say give them 1/2 cup (4 oz) 4X day. My twin kids were born 24 hrs ago weighing 8 lbs each, and I've given them 7-8 oz colostrum per feeding, ,4 times so far. I'm not sure if I'm giving them too much, but they suck it down eagerly and want more, although when I leave they seem content and go to sleep again.
So, my question is, how much milk now at one day old?
Thanks,
Elizabeth
Anyway, this time I need help with my new bottle babies. I used to have a schedule (from Vicki) on how many ounces the first few days and so on, but I can't find it. It's been a while since I had bottle babies, and I just don't remember. Searching online the info I've found varies widely, with some feeding all the kids will drink, and some say give them 1/2 cup (4 oz) 4X day. My twin kids were born 24 hrs ago weighing 8 lbs each, and I've given them 7-8 oz colostrum per feeding, ,4 times so far. I'm not sure if I'm giving them too much, but they suck it down eagerly and want more, although when I leave they seem content and go to sleep again.
So, my question is, how much milk now at one day old?
Thanks,
Elizabeth