Licorice update...

The little fella has some fight left, so... we're still doing everything in our power to keep him alive.  He was warm last night, covered with straw and quilts and this morning we were able to get 1 pint of goats milk into him, but he's so very weak. 

Just back inside from giving him some warm water with honey and powdered electrolytes in it, hoping this will perk him up and keep him hydrated enough to give him the strength to nurse. He tries to nurse but tires easily.  The B-12 shot didn't seem to do much for him and it seems even though he's still fighting he's slipping away.

It appears that his scours are improving, now to get him back in strength.

We made the decision that if we go back out in an hour and he seems worse, most likely we put him down, as at that point( if he weakens instead of gaining) he'll be suffering and we won't allow that.

Keep praying, fervently for this little fella, that he'll keep fighting, instead of giving up.  Thank you all for your prayers, advice and concerns they are of great comfort to us all. We knew when we took Licorice that there was a 50/50 chance he might not make it, but we were praying for the better 50% chance to keep this little fella going. It's a part of the circle of life and although it is never easy to draw the line, in order for the animal not to suffer we have to think of them and not our feelings. It's certainly not a thing anyone looks forward to doing.