CiaraPatricia
Well-Known Member
My doe is nursing 6 babies (3 weeks old) and she's getting a bit skinny. So I am actually trying to get her to gain weight She has unlimited dry food, lots of veggies, unlimited hay, lots of fresh grass and greens.
I'm going to give her sunflower seeds too and oats, after other people here recommended them, but thought I'd ask here about other foods. I read online that peanuts are ok to give them (non roasted salted of course), as well as raisins and other dried fruit, and hazelnuts. Just cos I have some in the cupboard I thought I'd try them, but wanted to check here first to see if anyone knows if they're safe. I know raisins can kill dogs, so was a bit worried about that!
I really think she needs more fat and protein right now. Though the babies are eating away fine, she feeds them a lot. Like whenever they want to feed, she lets them!
Or does anyone know any other ways to get her to gain weight? She is out in a run with her babies now so hopefully she will gain muscle too.
Thanks
I'm going to give her sunflower seeds too and oats, after other people here recommended them, but thought I'd ask here about other foods. I read online that peanuts are ok to give them (non roasted salted of course), as well as raisins and other dried fruit, and hazelnuts. Just cos I have some in the cupboard I thought I'd try them, but wanted to check here first to see if anyone knows if they're safe. I know raisins can kill dogs, so was a bit worried about that!
I really think she needs more fat and protein right now. Though the babies are eating away fine, she feeds them a lot. Like whenever they want to feed, she lets them!
Or does anyone know any other ways to get her to gain weight? She is out in a run with her babies now so hopefully she will gain muscle too.
Thanks