nz doe died leaving 7 3 day old kits

[nathan6190]

i had a first time nz doe doe die leaving 7 3 day old kits . i have another due tomorrow .how can i keep kits alive till then. so i can try fostering them?

 

[MaggieJ]

If the kits were being well-fed up until the doe died, they may hold on until the second doe kindles. You can try feeding them goat's milk or a formula using goat's milk or, in a pinch, KMR (kitten milk replacement). See the sticky on hand-feeding kits for detailed information.

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