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Posted by Gloria on April 11, 2002 at 18:34:39:

Yesterday evening after getting in from work I went out to check on the girls. Suprize! We had 2 new little doelings.Now I am sure that this mom was not exposed to the buck until 11/19/01 which means that she would not be due before 4/19/02, Right?? Well are thease dolings considered premies since they were early? They are small but active, not overactive. Now for the real question........We tried to get them to nurse on mom but they seem not to be interested or can't suck, they won't try even if you try to force them, also tried bottle of colostrum with no luck. Is it possible that they nursed earlier and we just havent seen it? If they haven't how long will they survive? We are giving nutra drench to help but I know that is not the answer. Watched them all evening tonight and tried to get them to nurse again and the same results as last night, no luck. They are small but look good as far as we can tell. Someone please give me some insight, help, or reasurance . Please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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