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MinMuf1 · 06-08-2010, 02:05 PM

I just got over the hump with a tiny in my current litter. I would suggest supplementing her using a syringer or eye dropper. The little ones get tired of sucking really quickly. With the syringer or eye dropper you can offer milk without tiring effect. And, you can monitor just how much she's getting. I would also suggest feeding every two hours. I use equal parts water with condensed goat milk. Weight gain will be slow at first, but it will pick up. My little guy only gained .1 oz daily for about a week. GOOD LUCK and keep us posted!!!

06-08-2010, 02:05 PM	#7
MinMuf1 Peanut Gallery Mom Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,256	I just got over the hump with a tiny in my current litter. I would suggest supplementing her using a syringer or eye dropper. The little ones get tired of sucking really quickly. With the syringer or eye dropper you can offer milk without tiring effect. And, you can monitor just how much she's getting. I would also suggest feeding every two hours. I use equal parts water with condensed goat milk. Weight gain will be slow at first, but it will pick up. My little guy only gained .1 oz daily for about a week. GOOD LUCK and keep us posted!!!