The initial feed with Redcap milk?

Hello everyone, 


 


I am a newbie of sorts, having not bottle fed in 15 years or so. The drill has changed a bit from back in the day and there have been many improvements. Like active forums for one!! My question is mostly directed to any of you that feed Redcap milk to your fawns from the get go.  


 


Would you recommend feeding only 3 - 8oz on their very first feed or let them drink as much as they want or does it really not matter as long as they have something in their belly. We used to feed Wet Nurse Ungulate and I would follow the directions to the letter.


 


However, this time around I am considering going with Redcap as many have had good results with it and also some not so good. Just as it can be with milk replacement. Bottle feeding and raising Deer in general is and always will be a work in progress.  I do appreciate your feedback and have been really enjoying all the great advise one can gather in the Deerforums.  


 


Keep Calm and Bottle Feed On


 


Janet Parks 


Donnybrook Deer Farm


Sk, Canada

Thanks everyone.


 


Curious now as to why people add the replacement milk after the first week and some don't. Is it to ensure they are getting enough fat in their diet? Or have farmers found that the redcap helps the milk replacement digest easier and cause less bloating.