At 4 mo!!!! My BF and wallet are going to HATE me... but he had to come home

Lou3 · 09-14-2009, 10:06 AM

goodness that poor thing has had some bad neglect. He needs to be on a milk replacer diet asap and get some good nutrition into him. Normally I wouldnt be massively concerned about milk replacer for a 4 month old but this colt clearly hasnt ever had enough nutrition, it almost looks like he stopped developing at a month old due to lack of proper care.

bnwalker2 · 09-14-2009, 10:06 AM

He is adorable! I'm glad you were able to save him!

Dixiefordgurl · 09-14-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lou3

goodness that poor thing has had some bad neglect. He needs to be on a milk replacer diet asap and get some good nutrition into him. Normally I wouldnt be massively concerned about milk replacer for a 4 month old but this colt clearly hasnt ever had enough nutrition, it almost looks like he stopped developing at a month old due to lack of proper care.

Would/could I use goat milk replacer?

firelight27 · 09-14-2009, 10:16 PM

He does look VERY stunted. I would take him to a vet ASAP and get their reccomendation. Its very important with a developing baby so you can resolve his problems before they get too bad. You also have to worry about OCD...something....What is it called someone? Its something about the bones/joints and glucose..buts it a developmental problem if you push weight on them too fast. I think a vet is definitely needed considering his age.

Lou3 · 09-15-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dixiefordgurl

Would/could I use goat milk replacer?

No, you can get foal milk replacers or milk pellets and they are much better. I would agree with having a chat with a qualified nutritionist as well though.

rwinksters · 09-15-2009, 09:58 AM

I haven't heard of using goat replacement for a foal, but I have heard of using real goats milk. Do you have any goat breeders around you?

Oh and I've fed baby goats replacement formula and it didn't do too great of a job for them so I doubt I'd use it for a foal.

FirstJet · 09-15-2009, 02:41 PM

He is cute. I am glad you were able to save him. I am sure in no time with TLC from you he will be gorgeous.

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Lou3 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: england Posts: 8,946 Images: 36 Blog Entries: 1	goodness that poor thing has had some bad neglect. He needs to be on a milk replacer diet asap and get some good nutrition into him. Normally I wouldnt be massively concerned about milk replacer for a 4 month old but this colt clearly hasnt ever had enough nutrition, it almost looks like he stopped developing at a month old due to lack of proper care. __________________ Proud to be in the SBR Formula One Fan Club!

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bnwalker2 Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sunman, Indiana Posts: 7,402 Images: 84	He is adorable! I'm glad you were able to save him! __________________ ~Britni~ and: Halo - 5/19/09 - Quarter Horse filly Nacera - 4/22/89 Arabian mare Vega - 5/28/09 - Arabian filly Rain - 4/25/05 - Appaloosa mare I Have Been Gobbled by Thom Turkey!!!

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FirstJet Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 418 Images: 63	He is cute. I am glad you were able to save him. I am sure in no time with TLC from you he will be gorgeous. __________________

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09-14-2009, 10:16 PM	#14
firelight27 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,114 Images: 121	He does look VERY stunted. I would take him to a vet ASAP and get their reccomendation. Its very important with a developing baby so you can resolve his problems before they get too bad. You also have to worry about OCD...something....What is it called someone? Its something about the bones/joints and glucose..buts it a developmental problem if you push weight on them too fast. I think a vet is definitely needed considering his age.

09-15-2009, 09:58 AM	#16
rwinksters Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Quantico, Virginia. Posts: 1,282 Images: 18	I haven't heard of using goat replacement for a foal, but I have heard of using real goats milk. Do you have any goat breeders around you? Oh and I've fed baby goats replacement formula and it didn't do too great of a job for them so I doubt I'd use it for a foal.