choo
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Post by choo on Mar 23, 2010 11:48:30 GMT
Been told that if the mare milk dry's up or she doesn't produce milk that goats milk is an alternative Is this right?
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piggy
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Post by piggy on Mar 23, 2010 11:52:11 GMT
Hi - yes, we used this on a foal.  |
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choo
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Post by choo on Mar 23, 2010 12:06:34 GMT
I know this sounds dull but did you have to warm it up or direct from the carton? As i presume it would have to be kept chilled in the fridge to be fresh
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piggy
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Post by piggy on Mar 23, 2010 12:21:06 GMT
Sorry, not sure the best way, suppose it would have to be treated like normal milk and then warmed through. We used it straight from Pamela the goat! It was hard work though, tried to get the foal to suckle, although that didn't work so we just drew it from her and put it in a baby bottle. Hope your foalie is ok!  |
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choo
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Post by choo on Mar 23, 2010 12:30:01 GMT
Hi my foalie hasnt arrived yet, but I have been told my mare doesnt milk well so I want to be prepared, think I will stick to the Asda version as dont think my husband will let me get a goat just as an off chance lol
Thanks for the advice
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jw4216
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Post by jw4216 on Mar 23, 2010 13:15:42 GMT
Apparantly feeding cocoa powder to mare should increase milk production. Some debate as to when and how much but good results all the same. Think the Foaling Bank are who recommend this, might be worth giving them a phone to find out.
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choo
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Post by choo on Mar 23, 2010 13:58:47 GMT
Great thanks for info
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Post by suzee on Mar 23, 2010 14:35:40 GMT
Cocoa powder works well.
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choo
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Post by choo on Mar 25, 2010 14:16:17 GMT
Will def enquire about the cocoa powder with the foaling bank
Thanks
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sarahp
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Post by sarahp on Mar 25, 2010 16:02:07 GMT
You can buy powdered mares milk too.
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Post by dm75 on Mar 27, 2010 16:24:53 GMT
Hi my foalie hasnt arrived yet, but I have been told my mare doesnt milk well so I want to be prepared, think I will stick to the Asda version as dont think my husband will let me get a goat just as an off chance lol Thanks for the advice The stuff in Asda is not really good as it has been processed. Check on www.allgoats.com and see if there is a goat person near you. Most goat people freeze milk and store it for use when needed. |
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