	AllExperts > Experts
	Search

About goatlady
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
Specializing in New Goat Owner understanding of goat physiology, goat anatomy, goat care and herd management. *I am not a veterinarian, any advice and information should be verified by your veterinarian before administering to your goats.

Experience
17 years experience of raising goats and herd management. Active hands on experience with goat herd and research with various Caprine University Research and Extension Centers nationwide. 15 years dedicated to helping other goat breeders/owners with goat anatomy, goat disease and goat health care issues via phone, published goat care articles and internet interaction.

Organizations
5 year active member of International Veterinary Information Service

Publications
United Caprine News, Homesteaders Magazine, Columnist for Goat Magazine, Owner and Author of GoatPedia™

Education/Credentials
Graduate Programs in Medicine, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University

You are here: Experts > Animals/Pets > Domestic/Farm Animals > Goats

Questions Answered By Expert goatlady
In Category Goats

Subject	Date Asked

new goat owner	7/23/2008
Q: I just bought a 7 week old boer female goat and need some advice. The original owner said it was ... A: Sounds like someone already may have trimmed the hooves a bit close excepting the heel- some people ...
Guessing at due date	7/23/2008
Q: I just bought two Aline does. One of them is pregnant for the first time. They were kept in a large ... A: The best way to explain the doe nearing kidding is for you to read my article on the subject: ...
new goat owner	7/23/2008
Q: I just bought a 7 week old boer female goat and need some advice. The original owner said it was ... A: No it is not correct- a 7week old baby needs milk not milk replacer but milk and won't be able to ...
my goat's pussy bumps	7/23/2008
Q: i have a female pigmy goat named Daisy She acts normal She eats, drinks, goes out into the field, ... A: The good news is - it does Not sound like CL - the location is not right nor is the color of the ...
Update and a question	7/23/2008
Q: I have sent you 3 emails privately but no replies, so I think either you don't get mine, or I don't ... A: I had my Outlook Express crash and lost my emails and addresses- I'm sorry.. SOOOO happy to hear ...
dehorning abnormally growing scurs	7/22/2008
Q: I have read a lot about using bands to dehorn goats. Our male pygmy goat is 14 months old. He was ... A: (Not your fault because this is out there for people to read on many websites) BUT- This is one of ...
goat with bottle jaw	7/22/2008
Q: We have a goat that looks like she has bottle jaw. She is eating and drinking, but is looking thin. ... A: Goats don't get colds so to speak- and bottle jaw is almost always due to heavy wormload. Always ...
baby pygmy goat	7/22/2008
Q: Our female goat is pregnant and we were wondering if our male pygmy goat might harm the baby. We ... A: You only have the 2 goats (so far) ? Is this a buck or a wether (Castrated male)? How is he normally ...
when and how to wean	7/22/2008
Q: My Nubians I think are 9 to 10 weeks old and now drinking 2 8lb tubs of Pro-nurse milk replacement ... A: You can give a mineral block along WITH loose minerals- the blocks are not enough - they do not ...
Sick Nubian Doe	7/22/2008
Q: I have a 2 year old Nubian doe. This spring she had twin bucklings. We rushed her to the Vet two ... A: You are very welcome- Great! And Also good the babies are getting oat milk from another doe. Also ...
hard udder	7/22/2008
Q: I have a 14 mo. Nubian doe, freshened last month, one doe kid, doing well. But, I'm trying to train ... A: Could be a congested udder for which you would give her warm moist compresses and massage the ...
Sick Goat	7/21/2008
Q: I have had goats for many years. I have a very sick goat at this time and have done everything to ... A: You really do need to get a reading on her temperature- but I will say this year I have seen many ...
Mona Lisa is late!	7/21/2008
Q: We have a beatiful Nubian doe who was due to deliver on July 18th, however, she still has not. I am ... A: Are you absolutely Sure of the date? She couldn't have possibly bred that heat cycle AND the ...
Sick Nubian Doe	7/21/2008
Q: I have a 2 year old Nubian doe. This spring she had twin bucklings. We rushed her to the Vet two ... A: Bottle jaw is caused by anemia 'usually' caused by severe wormload. If her poop smells terrible she ...
Baby Goats	7/21/2008
Q: HI I have a very old nanny that had twins 22June and she has become ill the vet has given her ... A: What is wrong with the doe? What is very old? Did you deworm the day after kidding? You need to and ...
911 anemia and diarrea in nubian nursing dams	7/19/2008
Q: i have 2 anemic dams both nursing their kids five given ivermec plus sub q 3 times 10 ... A: I think I would first treat for coccidiosis- use sulmet or dimetheox - both liquid water additives ...
Goats coats	7/19/2008
Q: Is shedding normal? How can I supplement meals to promote healthy coats in pygmy goats. A: It depends on how the hair is shedding- hairs at a time or in big areas to the skin? Hard for me to ...
Rufus	7/19/2008
Q: sincerely Glenda, ANSWER: Additional: I looked in my files to see if I had something other than ... A: Very wonderful News! I'm happy I was able to help- 5 months being sick is a very long time. You have ...
ear mites	7/19/2008
Q: I have a 7-8 week old nigerian doe and I was just wondering if they get ear mites or something else ... A: Ivermectin is an excellent dewormer and the pour on is a very good delouser and mite control But for ...
When to wean	7/19/2008
Q: Sophy, our pygmy baby girl is now two weeks old. Mom is great to her in every way but after the firs ... A: Yes this is correct- change her to cows milk from the grocery store- you will end up having serious ...
baby goat 2 weks old	7/18/2008
Q: our mama goat had 3 babies 14 days ago we noticed about 2 days ago that the lil girl was smaller and ... A: You don't really want to take the boys away at this early age yet- maybe (if you are up to it) fix ...
baby goat 2 weks old	7/18/2008
Q: our mama goat had 3 babies 14 days ago we noticed about 2 days ago that the lil girl was smaller and ... A: Her first few bottles should be half the electrolyte mixture you have been feeding her and half ...
Goat	7/18/2008
Q: If I gave a goat a handful of dog food would that be harmful to it? A: It probably would not but this is not something you would want to do often because when they make ...
baby goat 2 weks old	7/18/2008
Q: our mama goat had 3 babies 14 days ago we noticed about 2 days ago that the lil girl was smaller and ... A: I fear she has not been eating as sometimes happens with triplets if they are not watched like a ...
Sick Nubian buck	7/17/2008
Q: Our nubian buck is not well. He won't eat or drink unless forced. I have given him some water ... A: My guess is he is still very wormy- Safeguard is not very effective and neither are the pellets- You ...
Swollen throat glands in kids	7/17/2008
Q: I saw the posting from Jennifer. We had twin Mini-Nubians born today and they both have swollen ... A: Sounds like possible milk goiter to me: http://goat-link.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=120 ...
when and how to wean	7/17/2008
Q: My Nubians I think are 9 to 10 weeks old and now drinking 2 8lb tubs of Pro-nurse milk replacement ... A: First thing for you to do it to take them off the milk replacer and buy whole regular cow milk from ...
4mo pygmys	7/16/2008
Q: I have two pygymies 4 months old, one male and one female. The male goat is eating, drinking, ... A: My website (http://Goat-Link.com) is geared to helping new goat owners with many things including ...
goat	7/16/2008
Q: What would cause her to have diarrhea. She was used to eating just grass but she has been eating ... A: The stress from moving,the change in diet, missing her goat mom and buddies or siblings, the new ...
baby goat still sick	7/16/2008
Q: I wrote to you last week about my baby goat being put on nuflor for a week with every other day ... A: Did you start the deworming with Ivomec Injected? What is his rectal temperature? If it is normal- ...
What kind of goat do i have	7/15/2008
Q: I want to find out what kind of goat i have. There are alot of names.But a goat man thinks a pop ... A: Hard to tell from this description- can you take a photo and send it to my yahoo email address? ...
Coughing kid	7/15/2008
Q: Good Morning-We have a 3 month old ND that has developed a raspy cough. No runny eyes or nose. Is ... A: You need to take his rectal temperature - normal for a goat is 101.5 to 103.5 - high temp "usually" ...
Rufus	7/15/2008
Q: sincerely Glenda, ANSWER: Additional: I looked in my files to see if I had something other than ... A: I saw the name Rufus and my heart sank for a moment- I am SOOO Happy he is doing better! I would ...
Boer goats	7/15/2008
Q: I just got an 8 week old baby and thought she might be lonely so I went and got a 5 month old one ... A: I think they will more than likely make friends - the bigger one needs to show the little one she ...
goat paralyzed mouth, left eye, left ear	7/15/2008
Q: We have a 1 year old Boar/Nubian pet whether. On thurs we noticed that he was seeming a little less ... A: I Kim, Back in 2000 I had 15 goats come down with listeriosis- (had a round bale with some hidden ...
Injured Goat	7/14/2008
Q: My 9-week old boer female caught herself in a rope on a round bale & was found hanging by the leg. ... A: She may favor it for a few months but things should be normal ... I'm so happy to hear it! That was ...
4 month old boar kid w/ scabs	7/14/2008
Q: I have a 4 month old female boar kid with scabs on her body. At first we suspected ringworm but not ... A: Skin disorders are probably the most difficult for the breeder to figure out without a skin ...
?'s	7/14/2008
Q: We just got goats and know only a little bit about them. We have two goats. My mom wanted to know if ... A: The best way to tell what you are dealing with is to take a skin scraping sample to the vet for ...
horn tipping	7/14/2008
Q: my question is on how to tip a goats horns. I have never tipped the horns and I need to tip my kid's ... A: It all depends on how long the horns are to begin with- on a young goat the horns are not very long ...
goat paralyzed mouth, left eye, left ear	7/14/2008
Q: We have a 1 year old Boar/Nubian pet whether. On thurs we noticed that he was seeming a little less ... A: Take him back to the vet and have him start treatment for BOTH listeriosis and deer worm(MENINGEAL ...
Goat Due Date	7/14/2008
Q: My 5 year old goat is 12 days past her due date. Slightly swollen, crusty blood at the opening ... A: Here are the signs on pending kidding: Typical Signs of Early Labor (Not necessarily in order): ...
my goats teats	7/14/2008
Q: my family and i are starting to put livestock out on our 10 acre property in Alva FL..We had ... A: I am so sorry you lost your goats in such a tragic way. Did you know if she was bred? This would ...
Goat Due Date	7/14/2008
Q: My 5 year old goat is 12 days past her due date. Slightly swollen, crusty blood at the opening ... A: If you are sure of her due date and she has some blood - I think I would be getting a vet to check ...
polio	7/13/2008
Q: I had one of my nubian milkers come down with polio,she went completly blind.I treated her with ... A: Good call on treating her with the correct medications! I would wait a week after the last dose for ...
CD Anitoxin	7/13/2008
Q: I have a couple goats that came to me & I have no way of knowing if they ever had CD & T shots. Do ... A: They don't need CD Antitoxin before the CDT- the Antitoxin is only for treating an existing problem, ...
Goat with possible pink-eye	7/13/2008
Q: My husband and I are new to goats and recently we bought several. One developed runny eyes, then ... A: Her sight may come back if you get it treated properly and quickly. I have personally never seen ...
Coccidia	7/13/2008
Q: I currently have 4 nigerian dwarfs and 3 pygmy goats. The pygmy's live in a cage of there own and ... A: Ok Good on the goat yard- I was thinking an actual cage- Good on the hay - do they have minerals ...
Coccidia	7/12/2008
Q: I currently have 4 nigerian dwarfs and 3 pygmy goats. The pygmy's live in a cage of there own and ... A: By cage - how big is this cage? Do you mean goat yard? Depending on how small the area where she ...
Chicken feed effect on goats...	7/12/2008
Q: Pretty new to raising goats. A few of them pushed their way under the hen house and when I found ... A: You need to call the vet tonight- print out if you need to what i wrote about the goat polio- they ...
Chicken feed effect on goats...	7/12/2008
Q: Pretty new to raising goats. A few of them pushed their way under the hen house and when I found ... A: How much feed are we talking about here and between how many goats? How are the goats acting? if ...
Trick training a nigerian dwarf goat	7/11/2008
Q: Is it possible and how would you train a goat to do tricks? Is there a manual or is it like training ... A: There is a yahoo group set up for just this topic: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GoatTricks you ...
baby goat sick again	7/11/2008
Q: I wrote to you about three-four weeks ago. My baby than about 5 weeks old I was told had pnemonia ... A: SMZ960 is an antibiotic usually used for digestive or upper respiratory- Also used For scours (what ...
Rufus	7/11/2008
Q: sincerely Glenda, ANSWER: Additional: I looked in my files to see if I had something other than ... A: Johne's is a wasting disease also called paratuberculosis Johne's (pronounced "Yo-nees") disease is ...
acts so wild	7/11/2008
Q: I just bought a couple of kid does from a auction and well Ive had goats all growing up and these ... A: How old are the kids? How long have you had them? One thing to keep in mind, goats who go through a ...
Pregnant Nubians	7/11/2008
Q: I have two nubian does, and I am not sure if they are pregnant. One of them definately bred with the ... A: Typically dairy goats and angora goats do go into heat in late summer- when the nights are cool- if ...
Baby Goat - dob 07/08/2008	7/11/2008
Q: Help! On 07/08/2008, I went out of town only to get back and find that my pygmy goat had given ... A: Take his rectal temperature and see what it is- it will probably be low (normal is 101.5 to 103.5) ...
Nubian billy	7/11/2008
Q: We have dewormed him with the positive pellets and also ivormectin paste and just took a sample of ... A: Bottle jaw often does fluctuate- it seems to go away in the middle of the day only to appear again ...
Nubian billy	7/10/2008
Q: We have dewormed him with the positive pellets and also ivormectin paste and just took a sample of ... A: Get some Ivomec Plus injectable dewormer and inject it subQ 1cc/40lbs and again in 10 days and ...
alfalfa pellets instead of alfalfa hay	7/10/2008
Q: My goats waste so much hay. Currently I am feeding them an 1/8 cup of alfalfa pellets and they are ... A: Not what you wanted to hear but no - they really shouldn't- they need the long fiber of the hay- You ...
3mo old boer cross w/runny poops	7/10/2008
Q: I really appreciate all your help. I have your web sight in my favorites. Tinkerbell didn't make ... A: I'm so very sorry about Tinkerbelle, I thought this may happen. I am SO very sorry. Yes I would ...
1 AND 3 YR OLD FEMALE GOATS	7/10/2008
Q: I HAVE 3 GOATS. I HAVE A 1 YR OLD WHO HAD A HEALTHY MALE AND A 3 YR OLD WHO HAD HEALTHY TWIN MALES ... A: Once a goat is very sick the milk production will drop drastically and usually does not come back ...
4 wk old kid with mange	7/10/2008
Q: I have a 4 wk old Nigerian Dwarf kid that is being bottle fed. She developed ear mange. Vet had me ... A: I think I would first try some ivomec POUR on liquid- and use about a half cc or slightly more along ...
Sudden pot belly goats	7/10/2008
Q: I have 4 goats. I feed them all scrapes from my fresh fruits and vegetables. I was told "Goats can ... A: Try not giving them grain for a few days- all of them and see if this makes a difference. When you ...
3 mo old boer cross w/runny poops	7/10/2008
Q: Well, she is still alive. She is still very very weak, can't even sit up now. Gave her B complex ... A: That is great news! I have a goat named Tinkerbelle and she is a royal PIA ;) Nutrition now .. ...
Pygmy Goat new mom wormy	7/10/2008
Q: My Pygmy goat gave birth on Monday and I'm concerned because I see that her stool is very clumpy, ... A: You are going to have to get her at some point so you can medicate her- and I can tell you are new ...
wormy kid	7/10/2008
Q: I am very new at this and have been enlisting the help of the man who sold us the goats. I have not ... A: Give her warm water with electrolytes (pediolyte or gatorade if you do not have electrolytes) and ...
Pygmy goats	7/10/2008
Q: I have three pygmy goats. One is very dominant when it comes to feeding and when I give the others ... A: This could very well be from the feed- hay should be the main diet with grain being a very small ...
2 1/2 mo. old Boer with scours	7/10/2008
Q: I just found our 2 1/2 mo.old Boer buckling lying on the ground, not moving. I had to touch him to ... A: Possible the poke could have done this: Clinical signs The eating of nonfatal quantities of poke, ...
Listeriosis	7/9/2008
Q: I have a three month old bottle fed male Boer goat. About two weeks ago, he just out of the blue did ... A: Unfortunately Listeriosis is not a disease that they are able to build an immunity to- moldy feed ...
9 month old pygmy weather not eating	7/9/2008
Q: I have a 9 month old pygmy weather who is off his grain. He is still eating hay, drinking, urinating ... A: They can.. if he had the slightest bit of indigestion on day one of not eating his grain, he may ...
new baby goat	7/9/2008
Q: and I recently purchased a set of baby Toggs. I don't have enough exact information on their age, ... A: Well the first thing I would do is get them Off the milk replacer as this is the number one reason ...
Sudden pot belly goats	7/9/2008
Q: I have 4 goats. I feed them all scrapes from my fresh fruits and vegetables. I was told "Goats can ... A: First of all you need to massage his left side where you feel the air- and get some baking soda ...
3 mo old boer cross w/runny poops	7/9/2008
Q: Well, she is still alive. She is still very very weak, can't even sit up now. Gave her B complex ... A: Good on the cocci treatment and yes on the antibiotic 5-7 days for that. Good on the water with ...
Pygmy goats	7/9/2008
Q: I have three pygmy goats. One is very dominant when it comes to feeding and when I give the others ... A: I have goats of all sizes and breeds that live together- all with horns. There will always be a ...
2 1/2 mo. old Boer with scours	7/9/2008
Q: I just found our 2 1/2 mo.old Boer buckling lying on the ground, not moving. I had to touch him to ... A: The dosage of safeguard you gave is way under dose- triple it- and go ahead and do the rest of them ...
3 mo old boer cross w/runny poops	7/9/2008
Q: Well, she is still alive. She is still very very weak, can't even sit up now. Gave her B complex ... A: Did you begin the cocci treatment? What is her temp? Yes on the CD Antitoxin, it cannot hurt if she ...
2 1/2 mo. old Boer with scours	7/8/2008
Q: I just found our 2 1/2 mo.old Boer buckling lying on the ground, not moving. I had to touch him to ... A: Scours most typically means worms or coccidiosis- both are gastrointestinal related parasites that ...
Bottle feeding to grazing...sick	7/8/2008
Q: We are bottle feeding triplets. They are about a month old. Their mother died when they were two ... A: This is the perfect age for enterotoxemia for them- between the milk replacer and then the grass- ...
panting, runny nose, bad breath, scours... what to do?	7/8/2008
Q: i have a female pygmy, fawn, that is about 3 or 4 months old. when i first got her about two months ... A: So happy my website is of help for you- I try to have as many photos as possible to help teach and ...
male goat 1 1/2 yrs with maggots	7/8/2008
Q: peroxiode and put iodine on it but there are still some left what can I use to kill them and not ... A: I am assuming they were found around his penis? Is this an angora goat? Go to the feed store and ...
panting, runny nose, bad breath, scours... what to do?	7/8/2008
Q: i have a female pygmy, fawn, that is about 3 or 4 months old. when i first got her about two months ... A: I'm really sorry you are having such a hard time with your goats- You are going to have to ...
3mo old boer cross w/runny poops	7/8/2008
Q: I have a female 3 mo old boer cross with runny poops. She is about 20 lbs. She is too weak to ... A: The temp is fine, the light pink inner eyelid is less than desirable, you want a darker pink- this ...
3mo old boer cross w/runny poops	7/7/2008
Q: I have a female 3 mo old boer cross with runny poops. She is about 20 lbs. She is too weak to ... A: Yes on the melon - and pears- flesh, skin, seeds and rind yes- Tylan200 is tylosin 200mg/ml You ...
4 week old won't eat	7/7/2008
Q: My 4-week old male Lamancha mix just refused his bottle. I was so shocked because he loves feeding ... A: I agree- something was already wrong with him, he should not have gotten so disoriented when she ...
4 week old won't eat	7/7/2008
Q: My 4-week old male Lamancha mix just refused his bottle. I was so shocked because he loves feeding ... A: I am SO very sorry.. poisoning usually has frothing mouth and neurological symptoms and he would ...
Keeping goats with horses	7/7/2008
Q: I have been reading here that goats can combine with horses well. I have 2 horses on a very varied ... A: Yes most horses will get along with goats, you will have to watch they don't kick the goats though ...
nanny goat with triplets	7/7/2008
Q: Our nanny goat gave birth to three kids. All three seemed healthy and strong. The are 4 days old as ... A: I'm So sorry about your baby. Usually on Very rare occasion a mom will boot one kid BUT you would ...
CAE Goat	7/7/2008
Q: I have an obie goat up here in Northern NH that is 2 1/2 years old. Last year when it was time to ... A: Use aspirin or vet prescribed Banamine for pain and swelling- aleve, advil, and tylenol etc should ...
goat in pain	7/7/2008
Q: can you give your goat pain medicine? if so what? A: Aspirin. a 325mg aspirin for an adult goat or a baby aspirin for a young goat- no tylenol, no advil ...
3mo old boer cross w/runny poops	7/7/2008
Q: I have a female 3 mo old boer cross with runny poops. She is about 20 lbs. She is too weak to ... A: Too weak to stand does not sound good at all- how much Ivomec Plus did you give her today? (I would ...
Valbazen	7/7/2008
Q: Can you tell us what the true facts are about giving Valbazen to pregnant does that are 2 months ... A: General rule of thumb is no white dewormer is safe for pregnant does, including Valbazen. That ...
i was just wondering	7/6/2008
Q: that is if they must be pregnate to produce milk A: yes they do have to become pregnant to produce milk- On rare occasion you will have a precocious ...
4 week old won't eat	7/6/2008
Q: My 4-week old male Lamancha mix just refused his bottle. I was so shocked because he loves feeding ... A: I doubt the water soaked bottles have anything to do with this. ;) (One less thing to worry about ...
sick goat	7/6/2008
Q: The pigme goat is 7-8yrs,and has very large teats. They hang down in a large sack manner and make it ... A: The only thing I can think of for you to do is to fashion a "bra" of sorts for her. Let me check ...
treating ticks	7/6/2008
Q: Today I found a couple ticks on my goats which are 4 months old. What should I use to treat them? I ... A: I would pick the ticks off and then apply Ivomec Pour on at the rate of 1cc/25lbs down the backline ...
Rufus	7/6/2008
Q: sincerely Glenda, A: Additional: I looked in my files to see if I had something other than this post and I find ...
URINARY PROBLEM	7/6/2008
Q: WE ARE IN SW VIRGINIA. HAVE A SMALL SIZED PET NOT CASTRATED MALE GOAT APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS OLD. ... A: At the risk of scaring you or sounding harsh- you need to get this boy to a vet ASAP even if you ...
castration	7/5/2008
Q: Can you safely castrate a goat that is 2 1/2 years old? and if so how A: Depending on the size of his testicles and if they can fit into an elastrator band one then the ...
4 wk old kid with mange	7/5/2008
Q: I have a 4 wk old Nigerian Dwarf kid that is being bottle fed. She developed ear mange. Vet had me ... A: I am SO sorry for your mishap- 4 weeks old is awfully young to have such a scare. Let me make sure I ...
I'm not sure if my goat has scourns	7/4/2008
Q: I have had my pygmy goat for about two months. He was about a year old when i got him. I recently ... A: What is he eating? Sounds like a dietary issue with the color of the scours. I need to know when he ...
Sick Nanny with Babies	7/4/2008
Q: This nanny has two babies about 1 week old. She is not eating, doesn't seem to have much milk, and ... A: You can deworm her now, what are the babies eating? if mom is not feeding them you need to take over ...
sick goat	7/4/2008
Q: last pm my goat wouldn't eat and she was limping with one utter swollen(this is a non milking goat ... A: You mentioned her eyes look blood shot? Are we talking about the whites of the eyes here or the ...
care & feeding	7/4/2008
Q: well not sure where or what to ask but here goes, Yesterday one of the guys that work for my husband ... A: Bless your heart for taking him in! Hay will be his main diet- never moldy and nice fresh grass hay ...
goat horn	7/4/2008
Q: im new with goats so it has been a learning experince so far. one of my goats got scared today and ... A: Not really much you can do except watch it and make sure it doesn't get infected- if he is tame and ...
Boar goat doe vaginal bleeding	7/4/2008
Q: Hey about a 7 days ago we were rounding up our goats to worm them and one of our does ran from us ... A: When was this doe bred? Early abortion would have vaginal bleeding and because of the small fetus ...
sick goat	7/3/2008
Q: last pm my goat wouldn't eat and she was limping with one utter swollen(this is a non milking goat ... A: I am a bit confused on the milk situation- you mention you milked her out a bit and the milk was ...
goat sneezes -cud blows out nose	7/3/2008
Q: My 2 yr.old Nig. Dwarf wether has been sneezing frequently since last winter, until his cud would ... A: Sounds to me like a perforated septum possibly caused by bot flies or injury and when it is ...
CL confusion	7/3/2008
Q: I live in lower mid-Michigan and have, at present, 8 goats. My pb LaMancha doe, Coffee (around 3 ... A: There seems to be controversy on this time frame, but it is safe to say it can remain in the soil ...
Nubian doe with buck like behavior	7/3/2008
Q: I have a 2 year old Nubian doe (Alma)that 4 days after near death from yew poisoning in March ... A: Breeding season is typically between late July/Early August to Late Feb every 21 days for 3 days ...
Parasite Question	7/2/2008
Q: Around his tail and anal area he has about 3 bare spots. They seem to be itchy to him. The spots ... A: I would say you need to get a skin scraping from him to have a vet test to see which skin disorder ...
registration	7/2/2008
Q: I have 2 Nubian goats(one male and one female). They are 5 months old. I live in western ... A: Only goats who are from registered stock can be registered. You should have gotten paperwork from ...
Lice	7/2/2008
Q: V. A: You are far better off using a product called (Ivomec) Ivermectin Pour on as a pour on down the ...
CL confusion	7/2/2008
Q: I live in lower mid-Michigan and have, at present, 8 goats. My pb LaMancha doe, Coffee (around 3 ... A: CL is a contagious disease that will remain in the soil for a very long time and can and will ...
Bathing pygmy goats for 4-H show	7/2/2008
Q: I'm concerned about giving our pygmy goats a bath before taking them to the 4-H fair. We were ... A: As long as you do this on a warm day and keep her out of the wind and dry her completely I think it ...
Rufus 18 month weatherd boer	7/2/2008
Q: Rufus has been sick for 5 months he has been to New Bolten animal hospital in PA for 9 days. Came ... A: The only thing I can come up with hearing the length of illness and condition he is in, have you ...
sick female goat	7/2/2008
Q: I appreciate your time. My female goat is about 10 years old. For about a week she has not been ... A: I just found this note in the "feedback section"- in order for me to get the follow up responses ...
nubian goat question	7/1/2008
Q: I have one 1 year old doe. I recently bought a 4 month old buck and put him with her in a 4 acre ... A: Could be a couple things, Either he is nursing from her and she is letting him (He is 4 months old ...
Decoquinate and milking goats	7/1/2008
Q: I have a doe that I am milking but she had been on a medicated food. She has been off this food now ... A: According to the NADA for Deccox, no milk withdrawl is needed. goatlady Goat-Link.com (Messages ...
6 month old meat goats	6/30/2008
Q: i have been giving her 1 teaspoon of peptobismol 2 times a day and she is about 90 pounds. this has ... A: Probably shaving her and bathing her was not a choice I would have done, not at all sure why this ...
2nd birth???	6/30/2008
Q: A friend of mine has a goat that got almost as wide as she was long while she was pregnant so they ... A: Is this a pygmy goat we are talking about? If so they are naturally round - even the boys look ...
Weaning Bottle Fed Goat Babies	6/30/2008
Q: We have been bottle feeding our baby LaMancha goats since they were 2 weeks old. I was wondering ... A: Bottle babies are weaned much like dam raised kids- around 4 months old or so depending on the kids. ...
Weak ankles	6/29/2008
Q: I bought a couple of goat kids a few years ago. Last year I bred them. One (Gracie) got sore ... A: These articles written by a gal in Texas is the best information I have at hand of this particular ...
breeding	6/29/2008
Q: Still new to the goat business, I'm assuming that I can't breed my does until they have quit ... A: It is best on the does to have weaned their kids and allowed to dry up for 2 months after ...
Pgmy goat with Diarrhea	6/28/2008
Q: We just got two kids yesterday they were checked by a vet before we brought them home. today one has ... A: Even though the vet checked them for disease, the scouring is a symptom that MUST be addressed as ...
Goat veterinary care	6/28/2008
Q: I'm considring getting some goats as pets. This question may seem irreponsable but I would like to ... A: If you are just considering getting goats as pets, there will be less expense for you herd wide as ...
goat grinding teeth	6/28/2008
Q: My 10 month Nubian Buck is grinding his teeth which causes a froth to appear around his mouth. He ... A: First of all let me tell you. Grinding the teeth is one of the most common clinical symptoms for a ...
loose stools	6/28/2008
Q: i have a mama goat bout 7 years old had loose stools , wormed her but she got no better did a stool ... A: I know it can sometimes seem overwhelming. Scouring (what they call loose stools in goat lingo) is a ...
1 month old buckling down	6/27/2008
Q: Our month old nubian buckling was lying down with his nose is the dirt. I brought him to the house ... A: Sami, I think I would keep him in the house for a bit to keep a close eye on him at all times. I ...
1 month old buckling down	6/27/2008
Q: Our month old nubian buckling was lying down with his nose is the dirt. I brought him to the house ... A: Sami, Is there any possibility that he has some grain stuck in his throat? Is he able to stand ? ...
Can baby doe have milk from mom who has mastitis?	6/27/2008
Q: My lamancha doe had her first kid four days ago. One side of her udder is hard, lumpy, big, and ... A: I have never heard this before- but I do not think I wold feed the baby goats infected milk because ...
possible pregnancy	6/27/2008
Q: i have a mini silky doe that was born 11/7 - so she is almost 8 months old - i just noticed ... A: Have you felt her underbelly for baby movement? Was she with a buck 4-5months ago? A doe can be a ...
sickgoat	6/27/2008
Q: She is probably a year old maybe a little older but she eats and drinks if you pick her up.she's ... A: Has she been dewormed? I will bet this is the problem, it will make them very weak and can be fatal ...
Mandy is picking up - slowly!!	6/26/2008
Q: just to update you, I found a different vet who has put her on long acting oxytet. after giving her ... A: Good News on her getting better!!!! But even if she was dewormed before moving, do it again, ...
serum pocket on knee	6/26/2008
Q: I have a goat with a serum pocket on his knee - he's a January baby and will show at our fair this ... A: I think I would have my vet test her for CAE- here is an inclusive article written on the subject- ...
Young female goat w/injured leg	6/25/2008
Q: I have a young female Nubian goat. I put a side of old fencing in her pen and leaned it up against ... A: The banamine is prescription and the penicillin procaine G is over the counter at feed stores. Good ...
My goat swollowed a piece of rubber	6/25/2008
Q: It's Anett again Little guy is doing great but I did something really stupid tonight and need your ... A: I would watch her poop for any signs of it- and hold back on the grain for a bit- allow all the hay ...
Stella the goat	6/25/2008
Q: Stella is a pygmy goat. She is four years old female.She is the only goat we have she runs the ... A: I think I would treat her for mastitis- a tumor is possible but highly Improbable. I would suspect ...
Injured Goat	6/25/2008
Q: My 9-week old boer female caught herself in a rope on a round bale & was found hanging by the leg. ... A: Did the vet prescribe for you Banamine for swelling and pain? HE should. Did he place the shoulder ...
Nubian buckling back leg problems	6/25/2008
Q: Our Nubian doe birthed 2 bucklings last evening. One stood right away the second seems to have ... A: As long as he is eating and peeing and pooping then the leg you can work with- I would stand him up ...
staph in goats	6/25/2008
Q: I am thinking about buying a goat who is rather old,but really friendly. its owners just want to ... A: Are you sure it is a staph infection? Was it diagnosed by a vet? here is the most useful article ...
My goat swollowed a piece of rubber	6/25/2008
Q: It's Anett again Little guy is doing great but I did something really stupid tonight and need your ... A: Was it the prichard teat with the yellow ring on the red nipple? If we are lucky it will just pass ...
Young female goat w/injured leg	6/25/2008
Q: I have a young female Nubian goat. I put a side of old fencing in her pen and leaned it up against ... A: First let me tell you - no ibuprofen for goats - no advil no tylenol, nothing other than real ...
off colour boer nanny - again!	6/24/2008
Q: its me again - our Mandy seems to be making a VERY slow recovery. She is eating, but still without ... A: Yes do the worming now and then start your 10 days from now- Check All of these for your meds- : ...
sickly goat	6/24/2008
Q: My neighbors have a 1.5 year old mixed breed whether goat. The goat lives with three other goats ... A: Thin and Shaggy are the symptoms of either worms or copper deficiency or both- They may not have ...
baby goats	6/24/2008
Q: We have 2 baby goats born today and the mother wants nothing to do with them. Is it ok to give them ... A: Yes you can bottle feed them but try to get some milk from mom for the first 24 hours this is ...
Injured Goat	6/24/2008
Q: My 9-week old boer female caught herself in a rope on a round bale & was found hanging by the leg. ... A: How frightening for you and her- did you feel the shoulder joint or is it not up that high? Is she ...
Stella the goat	6/24/2008
Q: Stella is a pygmy goat. She is four years old female.She is the only goat we have she runs the ... A: Is this just the teat or is the udder half also enlarged? Have you checked for bites such as insect ...
Mommyless baby Goat	6/24/2008
Q: Well that sounds good. She does stand a lot of the time with her head down and tail down. What does ... A: I'm so sorry- I know you tried- She may have been injured or gotten dehydrated and ill from not ...
Goat only has one teat on udder	6/24/2008
Q: I just bought a goat at auction. After getting her home, I noticed she only has one teat. She is ... A: She has only one teat on one side? no teat on the other side? Do the udder halves look different ...
faintning goats	6/23/2008
Q: can two fainting goats males live together if there are no females???? A: Sure they can. I have a yard for my bucks- there are 20 of them together- all different breeds and ...
found a very sick little goat., need help!	6/23/2008
Q: we found a very very sick little goat on our way to church this past Thursday he was in the ditch. ... A: You are better off with Tylan200 antibiotic dripped in the eye for pink eye- use a syringe with no ...
Eye problems	6/23/2008
Q: Our goat, one of three at our horse barn, seemed to get a cloudy runny eye overnight, there are ... A: Sounds like classic Pink eye to me- I use Tylan200 dripped into the eye twice a day as long as the ...
wether problems	6/23/2008
Q: So I have two pet wethers and a full blood purebred registered nigerian dwarf doe that I keep with ... A: This particular boy has more testosterone going through his system than the other boy, possibly from ...
goat grinding teeth	6/23/2008
Q: My 10 month Nubian Buck is grinding his teeth which causes a froth to appear around his mouth. He ... A: yes he very well could have been stung or bitten- Any snakes there? What do you mean he wants to ...
Please help - sick goat	6/22/2008
Q: She won't eat her grain or hay but she does pick on grass, leaves, and tries to get at the pig and ... A: This does sound like worms and probable copper deficiency to me- do you have a loose mineral ...
goat with diarrhea	6/22/2008
Q: I have a an adult weathered goat that has diarrhea. About 3 weeks he was turned out into a larger ... A: What did you use to deworm with and what dosage did you use? Does his poop have a very pungent ...
Mommyless baby Goat	6/22/2008
Q: Well that sounds good. She does stand a lot of the time with her head down and tail down. What does ... A: If you have a digital thermometer- take her temperature rectally like you would for a child, a bit ...
Baby goat who lost is mom	6/22/2008
Q: Please Help! I know NOTHING about goats except for what i have been reading on the net the last few ... A: If they are the blowflies like I sent you the photos of these are typical flies that get on dead ...
Angora Goats	6/21/2008
Q: My Mom raises Angora goats and recently has had trouble with their horns breaking and crumbling off. ... A: The key here is feeding the "lamb" and kid feed- there is no such thing (in reality I know they ...
Baby goat who lost is mom	6/21/2008
Q: Please Help! I know NOTHING about goats except for what i have been reading on the net the last few ... A: Fly eggs? or larvae? Do they move? Wiggle? That can't be good- the larvae- Can you inspect her ...
Baby goat who lost is mom	6/21/2008
Q: Please Help! I know NOTHING about goats except for what i have been reading on the net the last few ... A: Usually another doe will not take in a baby that is not theirs. I doubt mom fell down the hill, the ...
baby goat diarhea	6/21/2008
Q: My little girl baby goat is feeling better. She is taking a bottle now and has more energy. ... A: Good news on the baby! Her rectal temp is perfect. (101.5 to 103.5 normal) Some babies do make a ...
horns	6/21/2008
Q: We just aquired a year old Nigerian doe. She has pointed horns and we would like to know how far we ... A: Nigerians are wonderful goats- a small dairy goat with tons of personality. And a healthy breed. ...
Arianna prayers	6/21/2008
Q: I am a new goat owner recently my goat gave birth to a baby girl. The baby girl had been doing well ... A: Has the baby pooped? If not give an enema this can cause the gut to back up and go toxic and you ...
Is it bad to raise my goat like this?	6/20/2008
Q: I have a 4 month old goat that I bottle fed. Its a male uncasterated as of yet. I don't have a ... A: Good green fresh hay with no mold or dust- (Stored in a barn if buying from a local farm) alfalfa ...
off colour boer nanny	6/20/2008
Q: sorry so caught up in pooor old Mandy forgot to say thank you so very much for your answer, its such ... A: You are MORE than welcome and give her a big kiss for me. That is wonderful news. Keep my website ...
mastitis	6/20/2008
Q: You asked what I wormed the little wether with. I used Safeguard at twice the dosage for his ... A: Use half of the tube of Today or Tomorrow for one teat and then do NOT use the other half as it can ...
Buckling	6/20/2008
Q: We have a buckling that was born in March. Once while I was looking him over he scrunched up and ... A: From this info I suspect he is rearranging his rumen, possibly due to slight cramping from the ...
2yr old Nubian buck scours	6/20/2008
Q: Our 2 yr old nubian buck has had scours for about 3 days. I am not sure what to give him. He is in ... A: If Nothing has changed in his diet- Two things come to mind- Worms and coccidiosis I would deworm ...
question	6/20/2008
Q: I GOT A GOAT WITH FOUR MONTHS OLD AND IS WITH ME A MONTH. BUT RIGHT NOW HAS DIARRHEA AND I CAN SEE ... A: Get rid of the rabbit food- and don't worry about him not eating the grain. Good mold free clean ...
Is it bad to raise my goat like this?	6/20/2008
Q: I have a 4 month old goat that I bottle fed. Its a male uncasterated as of yet. I don't have a ... A: What breed is he? Pygmy goats have a pot belly appearance. Goat pellets are not as important as ...
Is it bad to raise my goat like this?	6/20/2008
Q: I have a 4 month old goat that I bottle fed. Its a male uncasterated as of yet. I don't have a ... A: The only thing I can add to this is you may end up wanting to get a second goat to keep him company ...
how long do goats stay in heat	6/20/2008
Q: We have 2 miniature female goats as pets and they are 3 years old and have lost their appetite ... A: Pygmy does can come into heat any time of year unlike the full size dairy goats and angora goat who ...
off colour boer nanny	6/19/2008
Q: sorry so caught up in pooor old Mandy forgot to say thank you so very much for your answer, its such ... A: I know how hard it is to drench without having an accident- I have 3 articles on how to hold a goat ...
Goat skin cancer?	6/19/2008
Q: We have an eight year old Nigerian Dwarf ewe. She has kidded w/ twins for the fifth time this ... A: The best advice I can give you on this one is to have a vet do a skin scraping and culture to see ...
off colour boer nanny	6/19/2008
Q: sorry so caught up in pooor old Mandy forgot to say thank you so very much for your answer, its such ... A: Panomec is ivermectin 1% and it only gets stage 3 and stage 4 larvae- this is why you need to dose ...
boer nanny now ?bloat	6/19/2008
Q: have tried to get through again but seem to have disappeared into cyberspace!!! I am now really ... A: The 2 Most important things here I would do is 1. treat for pneumonia tylan200 1cc/25lbs Sub Q ...
off colour boer nanny	6/18/2008
Q: sorry so caught up in pooor old Mandy forgot to say thank you so very much for your answer, its such ... A: Sorry about not getting back to you sooner- Severe thunderstorms prevented the internet connection ...
Buckling	6/18/2008
Q: We have a buckling that was born in March. Once while I was looking him over he scrunched up and ... A: Does he hunch up almost looking like a dog who is pooping with front and back feet close together? ...
goat nutrition	6/18/2008
Q: I have 2 dry nubian does, 2 dry pygmy does, 1 grade dry doe, and 1 pygmy wether. I have a few ... A: Your feeding program sounds very good and in winter the small amount of sweet feed they are getting ...
Runny Poop. Concern or Temp Problem	6/18/2008
Q: I have a few pygmy goats, 6 mos old. One has recently developed runny poop. Color Dark. Otherwise ... A: Does the poop have a very strong pungent odor? Does it look like pudding? What color are the inner ...
Best news ever ! :)	6/18/2008
Q: We went again today to the vet with the little guy to check his blood and guess what? HIS WHITE ... A: Oh Anett This is such WONDERFUL news!!! Now, no sheep feed for any of your goats- it does not have ...
baby goat with wet nose, boogers	6/17/2008
Q: I have 9-day-old twin goats. I just got them Friday evening. I bottle feed the male, but the ... A: The Tylan50 is one fourth the strength of the tylan200 (50mgs per ml versus 200 mgs/ml) But for the ...
more- Boer doe with stones or organ problem	6/17/2008
Q: I will call a couple of vets and ask about what I can get from an urinalaysis on the doe? I hope my ... A: I was thinking of you today and wondering how she was doing. Excenel RTU - Prescription injectable ...
baby goat with wet nose, boogers	6/17/2008
Q: I have 9-day-old twin goats. I just got them Friday evening. I bottle feed the male, but the ... A: She very well may have inhalation pneumonia- The previous owners may have accidentally gotten some ...
injured leg in week old nigerian kid	6/17/2008
Q: I have a week old kid who is limping on the back left leg and possibly the front left leg has been ... A: I would just watch her for now. Do you feel a break in the leg? She may have gotten stepped on and ...
goat poop	6/17/2008
Q: I have two Pygmy goats, both are about a year old. Their poop is not the little pellets it should ... A: Do they get any hay at all? They should even with pasture- at night they should have hay in their ...
Laminitis after difficult delivery	6/17/2008
Q: .I did copy this from a group post..but this doe is still having a very hard time walking. She wants ... A: I do use Cayenne for blood stop- but keep in mind 1. this website was created just this year- and ...
babies when?	6/16/2008
Q: I have two female goats and one male I don't know when the girls were bred but I know they are ... A: I have a complete article on kidding on my website that tells you what to have on hand and how to ...
Goat stopped eating	6/16/2008
Q: He's "Older that he should be" according to a former owner. I know my friend had him when I moved ... A: The lump could be a gland, an infected tooth, or as you say a tumor. I would spend as much time ...
Decoquinate	6/16/2008
Q: I have a question about a medication in feed. We have a 5 month old Pygmy doe, and two old gals(4 ... A: "Friends of ours who are long-time breeders recommend feeding the older Pygmies 2-4 lbs of feed per ...
Laminitis after difficult delivery	6/16/2008
Q: .I did copy this from a group post..but this doe is still having a very hard time walking. She wants ... A: Before I get lost in the response I am confused by something you wrote: "She is getting the cayenne ...
more- Boer doe with stones or organ problem	6/16/2008
Q: I will call a couple of vets and ask about what I can get from an urinalaysis on the doe? I hope my ... A: how much water is she taking in per day? She needs at least a gallon - Please do get a hold of a vet ...
Goats neck	6/16/2008
Q: What are the hanging skin things on goats necks and what are they for? A: They are called wattles and have absolutely no purpose other than to adorn the neck. Any breed can ...
Decoquinate	6/16/2008
Q: I have a question about a medication in feed. We have a 5 month old Pygmy doe, and two old gals(4 ... A: First of all do you have a coccidiosis problem at your farm? Sometimes feeding a preventative will ...
tail between legs	6/16/2008
Q: Last week we had triplet nigerian dwarfs born. The runt seemed to be doing OK, but the last few ... A: You don't mention if this baby is being fed by it's mom or bottle fed and if bottle fed- eating ...
Intestinal bloat?	6/16/2008
Q: you have been so helpful to me for trying to pull my doe out of her illness, I wish I did not have ... A: To know that she is still with us is a good sign, ;) Have you had the vet do a complete urinalysis ...
pygmy goat	6/16/2008
Q: our pygmy goat which is aprox almost 6 months old has swollen and hard testicles and it looks like ... A: He needs to get to the vet for probable surgery ASAP. This sounds like UC- Diagnosis Early ...
We got BEANS !!!!	6/16/2008
Q: We did the enema to the little guy today because I haven't seen him pooping anything yesterday or ... A: This is GREAT!!!!!!! This means he is digesting properly and eating some solids now. I will have to ...
baby goat	6/16/2008
Q: My doe just had triplets. Two girls and a boy. The boy was first. The middle kid has four nipples ... A: Oh My Gosh NO.. do not attempt to remove them- you do not know which ones will be the working ones. ...
After Surgery Care and Concern	6/15/2008
Q: I woke up this morning to find my one year old pygmy with a large (bit smaller than a golfball ... A: Good to know that is was not typical of CL- and because it came up so suddenly I didn't figure it ...
Depressed Young Goat	6/15/2008
Q: I have a young Boer goat doe. She is about 4 months old. She has a normal temp. Her feces is ... A: Have you taken her rectal temperature? (anything over 104 is a definite fever) Summer pneumonia is ...
boer goat nanny "off colour"	6/15/2008
Q: I live in Wales in the UK, our land is good browsing, mixed vegetation. I have 3 part boer goats, ... A: I can appreciate you wanting to do as much organic as possible but unfortunately it is not always ...
more questions....	6/15/2008
Q: ) Little guy is even more lively today than days before, running with his sister, butting heads ... A: Possible the agricillin is not helping much, I resent the SMZ and Baytril information for you to ...
After Surgery Care and Concern	6/14/2008
Q: I woke up this morning to find my one year old pygmy with a large (bit smaller than a golfball ... A: I would keep an eye on him, try to get him up often and make him walk- watch his gait- take his ...
Questions about Sulfadimethoxazine with Trimethoprim	6/13/2008
Q: Little guy is doing fine, nursing well and playing around with his sister :) We are going to take ... A: I see 2 posts from you that I swear I answered but they still show here in the questions to ...
Coughing in Goats	6/13/2008
Q: After bringing my goats back home from being breed, they have developed a dry cough and hoarseness, ... A: That is WAY too much cydectin - she is giving you a dosage for Valbazen which is a great dewormer ...
Boer goat/eyes matted and will not eat.	6/13/2008
Q: We just recently got our boer baby. we have had it about a week.when we got it we were told that it ... A: I need more information on this- What is his rectal temperature? How long has he been sick? How much ...
pygmy goat	6/13/2008
Q: I have a new baby goat,she's 3 days old,and the mama was mean to her when she was born so I took her ... A: No this is not normal and not good- This is typical of baby goats being fed milk replacer- take ...
sick baby goat	6/13/2008
Q: This is my first attempt at Pygmy goats and I'm not doing too good. I just lost a 2 year old wether ... A: You're so welcome. The COB should be given in small amounts to the adult goats. Pygmy goats really ...
sick baby goat	6/13/2008
Q: This is my first attempt at Pygmy goats and I'm not doing too good. I just lost a 2 year old wether ... A: I'm SO Sorry you lost your baby. I lean more toward him having enterotoxemia though, especially with ...
Newborn pygmy goat	6/13/2008
Q: Twin girl pygmy goats born 2 days ago. One is healthy and active. The other is nursing fine but . ... A: I think I would take her to the vet - the heart rate is high - how does it compare to her sister? ...
Newborn Goat with Front Legs Issues	6/12/2008
Q: My friend and I decided to breed our fainting goats. On Monday, June 9, 2008, her one female gave ... A: I have seen this from time to time (contracted tendons- mild or severe) and all you have to do is ...
Doe in trouble after kidding	6/12/2008
Q: I live in southwest VA. We have a pygmy goat that gave birth to 4 kids three days ago. One of the ... A: What is her rectal temperature? Did she have a hard delivery? Did she pass her afterbirth? Has she ...
sick baby goat	6/12/2008
Q: This is my first attempt at Pygmy goats and I'm not doing too good. I just lost a 2 year old wether ... A: I'm sorry you lost your boy. His symptoms sound very much like pneumonia- no appetite, and laying ...
Boer/nubian poor quality coat	6/11/2008
Q: I noticed that a few of my boer/nubian crosses have very brittle hair that is standing somewhat on ... A: Three main things can cause this: 1. worms 2. lice 3. copper deficiency 1. If they are also thin ...
Kid goat with hurt hind leg	6/11/2008
Q: I have an 8 week old kid (billy) who injured his hind leg, it is not broken but he can not get up on ... A: Are you sure he injured his leg? What is it doing? This does not sound normal for a hurt even a ...
Still questions....	6/10/2008
Q: ) My little guy is eating well etc. as I told you earlier and is also more active during the day. ... A: How did things go today with the little guy? I was thinking of you and him today. goatlady ...
Nubian Urinary Problem	6/10/2008
Q: I am very concerned about one of our two (twins) Nubian wethers. The goats are primarily pets; used ... A: You most definitely need to get the vet out there tomorrow without fail- this is progressing and it ...
Nubian Urinary Problem	6/10/2008
Q: I am very concerned about one of our two (twins) Nubian wethers. The goats are primarily pets; used ... A: You're welcome and Good to hear on his appetite, but has he pee'd? I have a couple articles on my ...
Intestinal bloat?	6/10/2008
Q: you have been so helpful to me for trying to pull my doe out of her illness, I wish I did not have ... A: I know what you are going through as I to have gone through similar nursings with a favorite goat - ...
Miscarriage	6/10/2008
Q: We got our goats about a year and a half ago at the livestock auction and they were bought as pets ... A: I am SO very Sorry she lost the baby and it is SO pitiful when moms look for the baby who died- It ...
goat isn't eating	6/10/2008
Q: I have a 4 month old Alpine that hasn't eaten in a few days. She's still drinking a lot of water, ... A: Oak leaves have tannin in them and can create a toxic situation but usually only if they eat a lot ...
Still questions....	6/10/2008
Q: ) My little guy is eating well etc. as I told you earlier and is also more active during the day. ... A: The white cell count would be up if there is infection in the system somewhere- So continue the ...
intestional bloat /entero update	6/9/2008
Q: this website would not let me get to my previous posting(intestional bloat) to give an update on ... A: I just wrote an answer to the previous post from you as I was without internet connection for ...
Nubian Urinary Problem	6/9/2008
Q: I am very concerned about one of our two (twins) Nubian wethers. The goats are primarily pets; used ... A: You should have the vet come back out and manipulate the cord from the penis to the testicles to ...
Intestinal bloat?	6/9/2008
Q: you have been so helpful to me for trying to pull my doe out of her illness, I wish I did not have ... A: She should be responding by now to the CD anti toxin and the gut should be repairing itself by now. ...
Billy goats as pets	6/9/2008
Q: Our pet goat gave birth today to a very sweet male goat. We keep our goats as pets only. What are ... A: YES continue to be gentle and NO do not EVER hit him with anything. That being said- if this ...
Boer baby	6/9/2008
Q: I recently purchased a baby Boer goat from a neighbor. The baby is a boy and was born 4/20. I don't ... A: He is approx 6 weeks old and will not show much interest in grain and when he does a small handful ...
goats	6/9/2008
Q: its been really hot lately and i didn't know if we could or not we are not taking them to a show and ... A: No, don't shear a short haired goat- they need the coat to insulate them and prevent them from ...
goats	6/8/2008
Q: its been really hot lately and i didn't know if we could or not we are not taking them to a show and ... A: You do not mention what breed goat you are talking about- Angora goats? Usually the goats will ...
3 month old pygmy	6/8/2008
Q: we have a 3 month old female that has been having problems with cystitis. Squatting, pee a little, ... A: You didn't mention what she has been eating - but if she is not producing cud then her ruminal ...
Nubian doe with buck like behavior	6/8/2008
Q: I have a 2 year old Nubian doe (Alma)that 4 days after near death from yew poisoning in March ... A: Sounds like she may have a cystic ovary - CYSTIC OVARIES: Doe Continues to come into heat every ...
pygmy goats itchy	6/8/2008
Q: I live in western WA and have 2 pygmy goat females that are due to have babies any day now. They ... A: Lice do not usually get on the feet - but the Ivomec Pour On is good for mites as well as lice- Lice ...
3 month old pygmy	6/8/2008
Q: we have a 3 month old female that has been having problems with cystitis. Squatting, pee a little, ... A: When did she poop last? Have you tried an enema on her? What has she been eating? Do you have CD ...
Tetnus dose	6/8/2008
Q: Long story short... Baby goat dumped on my friends driveway 1 week after Easter, with a note saying ... A: I don't castrate mine until they are between 6 months of age to allow for the urethra to develop. I ...
pygmy goats itchy	6/8/2008
Q: I live in western WA and have 2 pygmy goat females that are due to have babies any day now. They ... A: I would use Ivermectin POUR ON, a blue liquid that you use directly on the back bone and this is one ...
Banding male kids	6/8/2008
Q: What would be the oldest age that I can band my male kids? I've read that up to 6 weeks is safe; is ... A: I band my boys at about 6 months of age or before if they live with sisters or young herd mates ...
hard udder on first time mother goat	6/8/2008
Q: Annie a first time mother goat gave birth to two kids who died in the first 2 days. Her udder is ... A: I don't know if you are a new goat owner so forgive me if I am telling you things that you already ...
goat ate too much	6/8/2008
Q: I came home today and my four goats had gotten out of their pasture and into the feed room. They ... A: If you have vitamin B complex on hand or better yet Fortified Vitamin B complex on hand (the ...
pygmy false pregnancy	6/8/2008
Q: I read with great interest the answer to your question regarding the false pregnancy in goats. I ... A: I have an instructional page on my website (http://Goat-Link.com look in the Emergency Goat Care ...
cracked horn	6/7/2008
Q: On of my pygmy wethers has a horn that is severely cracked near the tip. I fear that one of these ... A: How long are the horns and how far down from the tip is the break? If you have horns that are say 4 ...
my pigmy again	6/7/2008
Q: hey its me again i promise the last time.:) well i listened to his stomach and did reserch on goat ... A: A goat's stomach will always be a bit larger on the left side after they have eaten as this is where ...
6 wk old babies	6/7/2008
Q: my goats are coughing. I have given them LA200 and Penicilin, but the cough just continues to ... A: The rule of thumb is to always deworm your goats (and kids over 4 weeks of age) the day you bring ...
goat milking but not pregnant?	6/6/2008
Q: I have a female goat(brown short hair) and she is about 3 yrs old. Her udders, only one udder I ... A: this could be mastitis and the only way to know is by testing her milk with a simple test you can ...
Feeding baby goats	6/6/2008
Q: I have a nanny that had 4 babies today and 1 dead at birth, however the nanny only has 2 tits and 1 ... A: I have to be quick- storm coming and I will not have internet connection soon- Go to my website and ...
pygmy companion...	6/6/2008
Q: We acquired an adorable 6-month old pygmy goat yesterday, when her owner had to move and can't take ... A: Just curious but when the family couldn't take her along why didn't they sell you another goat from ...
pygmy false pregnancy	6/6/2008
Q: I read with great interest the answer to your question regarding the false pregnancy in goats. I ... A: H Dawne, Have you tested her for mastitis? This is the first thing I would be doing-You can get a ...
my pigmy goat	6/6/2008
Q: because now his little belly is big i fed him vegetable oil and baking soda/water_ i tbsp of each. ... A: Is this a sound that is intermittent or more like a gurgly stomach? IS the goat chewing it's cud? ...
my pigmy goat	6/6/2008
Q: because now his little belly is big i fed him vegetable oil and baking soda/water_ i tbsp of each. ... A: There are 2 kinds of bloat- and bloat is always going to look like the left side of the goat is much ...
rapist bucks?	6/6/2008
Q: Now I have an other mystery you to solve.... Yesterday evening after feeding my angoras in a big ... A: My guess is that it could have brought on a quick estrus cycle because of the weather change and ...
rapist bucks?	6/6/2008
Q: Now I have an other mystery you to solve.... Yesterday evening after feeding my angoras in a big ... A: Quite possibly she had no cycle her first year because often angora does are not yet mature and ...
Update - a good one! :)	6/5/2008
Q: ) Finally something good to report! This is the thirth day with the coccidia medicine and ... A: This is such wonderful news! I can't tell you how happy I am to hear this! The tail and ears up is a ...
baby goat problem	6/5/2008
Q: My lil guy is approx.3 1/3 weeks old. Bottle feeding him goat milk and eating grass around the ... A: A dry nagging cough could be either lungworm or allergy from a dusty environment - dry dusty days- ...
using Lactated Ringers	6/4/2008
Q: you mentioned in a past post about needing to learn to use the lactated ringers solution for a goat ... A: This is a good recipe for the Revive Yes I think I would deworm her anyway with the injectable ...
Update	6/4/2008
Q: Well we went to the vet today and after examining him from outside my vet didn't think the x-ray is ... A: I think this is a good sign that he is pooping- I think I would wait and see if it clears up on ...
Pooping but not beans....	6/3/2008
Q: I have that goat/sheep Dyne so we started to give it to him last night mixed with pedialyte, then ... A: Great News on the poop and activity! It was probably due to the Soy Oil in the Dyne. I think I ...
goats	6/3/2008
Q: I am considering buying a goat, I have a fenced yard that is barb wire and two horses, would this ... A: If you are going to buy a goat please consider getting 2 as goats are very social animals and are ...
Birhting	6/3/2008
Q: A friend of mines new dwarf goat had a kid this morning( at around 10:00). She still looks very ... A: How is she doing today? I imagine she was passing her afterbirth and then eating it which is ...
amount of ivermectin pour on 5mg per ml (blue liquid)	6/3/2008
Q: i have a 1 month old pygmy and a 3 month old pygmy goat.they are eating and pooping fine. i was told ... A: I use 1cc/25lbs topically (rounding up) but for little kids I use about 1/2 to 3/4cc dribbled down ...
pygmy goat urinating problem	6/3/2008
Q: I live in Chattanooga, TN and own 3 pygmy goats and have just toady noticed that one has been a ... A: I will tell you the tears are still flowing as I write this- I am SO happy your vet was able to do ...
boer goats loosing there voices!	6/3/2008
Q: I have a herd of around 30 boer goats in Florida. A few days ago i noticed that two of my does had ... A: Usually this just goes away n it's own, but if it doesn't I think I would contact a vet- if it were ...
boer goats loosing there voices!	6/3/2008
Q: I have a herd of around 30 boer goats in Florida. A few days ago i noticed that two of my does had ... A: If the goats have not been ill and coughing or talking a lot, I would think this would be from dust ...
Supplement question	6/3/2008
Q: ( forgot to ask earlier...) I have this kind of supplement called "Dyne goat and sheep" ... A: Dyne is a good product but I would get the regular Dyne and not the one for sheep and goats because ...
pygmy goat urinating problem	6/2/2008
Q: I live in Chattanooga, TN and own 3 pygmy goats and have just toady noticed that one has been a ... A: He sounds like he has Urinary Calculi and without a vet this can be fatal-You need to get him to a ...
Goat problems	6/2/2008
Q: I have two female goats and they are about 1yr old. They have been around the family from about 4 ... A: How old are the kids and how many are there? The hair standing up is a sign of anger or ...
goat won't get on stand again...	6/2/2008
Q: ok, we did some sleuthing and noticed the stanchion top was a bit low for her, asked our goat lady ... A: Sounds like something is really got her either scared or for some reason she is being a brat. (It ...
Boer in Labor	6/2/2008
Q: I have a boer doe that is in labor. She is demonstrating all the signs (ligaments gone, bagging up, ... A: You sound like you know what you are looking for and that something is amiss- Sounds to me like a ...
Question on my bottle fed goat	6/2/2008
Q: I am now bottle feeding a 10 day old nigerian dwarf goat. My questions is when should I put on the ... A: Castration will not be needed for a few months but disbudding needs to be done before the horn ...
sick baby goat	6/1/2008
Q: about 3 weeks ago I purchased a 6 week old alpine baby. He was put on formula and had been doing ... A: I have an article on Bottle Feeding baby Goats on my website http://Goat-Link.com you may want to ...
After delivery and C&D/T	6/1/2008
Q: Our 15 month old Nubian gave birth on 5/30 this evening I noticed some blood around her tail area, ... A: If the blood is minimal this could be normal small tearing of the vaginal opening- if heavy bleeding ...
newborn kid weak with fever	6/1/2008
Q: We have five day old twins from a first time mother. We discovered that they were born in the ... A: I suspect she may not have pooped enough? This sounds like she could have enterotoxemia from eating ...
my pigmy goat	6/1/2008
Q: he seems hungry but i dont want to over feed him . I am using timothy hay as suggested by some ... A: Is this baby still on a bottle? Not much grain right now and because he is a wether never much ...
using Lactated Ringers	5/31/2008
Q: you mentioned in a past post about needing to learn to use the lactated ringers solution for a goat ... A: Do not even offer her grain yet.. not for a very long while.. you do not want this to reoccur! Grain ...
Pygmy goats kidding info	5/31/2008
Q: I got a goat given to me she is a pygmy in has a large udder in just in the last few days her bag ... A: I would at least call a vet to come out if she continues to have this brown discharge - if it went ...
Possible mange in pygmy goat mother	5/31/2008
Q: old mommy and her then 4 wk. old doeling. We have treated them both with injection based dewormer ... A: It is possible but not as likely as mites, fungal or lice- You could use a dog preparation for mange ...
Possible mange in pygmy goat mother	5/31/2008
Q: old mommy and her then 4 wk. old doeling. We have treated them both with injection based dewormer ... A: I don't know what dewormer you used and at what dosage you gave it to her- (for complete ...
Pygmy goats kidding info	5/30/2008
Q: I got a goat given to me she is a pygmy in has a large udder in just in the last few days her bag ... A: You mentioned this has some brown in it - this is not a good sign and if I were you I would get a ...
goat mange	5/30/2008
Q: My question is- I have a goat herd of 7 billy goats(all casterated). In March i noticed on 2 of ... A: It is very difficult for new goat owners who have faith in their vets for small animals and even ...
2-week old pygmy goat has diarrhea and doesn't want to eat	5/30/2008
Q: we have been bottle feeding a 2-week old male pygmy goat for the last 5 days, giving him MannaPro ... A: Yes formula is the same as replacer- do not use it.. I have a GREAT Baby Goat section on my website ...
Update	5/30/2008
Q: ) Wanted to let you know that the little guy nursed today two times within an hour by himself and ... A: Ok read the GOOD NEWS! SO happy he is interested in nursing from mom and even HAPPIER than mama ...
goat mange	5/29/2008
Q: My question is- I have a goat herd of 7 billy goats(all casterated). In March i noticed on 2 of ... A: Ivomec Pour on is what I use for lice and mites- use it as a pour on at the rate of 1cc/20lbs - I ...
using Lactated Ringers	5/29/2008
Q: you mentioned in a past post about needing to learn to use the lactated ringers solution for a goat ... A: You can try to give her some milk of magnesia to help get it moving but I think the CD AntiToxin ...
12 week baby goat	5/29/2008
Q: I noticed the runny stools about 3 days ago and gave her some baking soda, also gave her an ... A: Hold off on the water bottles, this "can' cause a red blood cell issue where the red cells break ...
baby pygmy with lump on neck	5/29/2008
Q: The baby i asked you about before... Im sure it doesnt look like a wattle as i have a goat here ... A: a Good mineral mix is probably not a bad idea especially since she is on grass hay- make sure it ...
Having trouble weaning baby goat	5/29/2008
Q: We have a baby goat that is almost 7 weeks. He has been bottle fed from birth. He will not eat the ... A: He is too young to really eat yet as his rumen is not developed enough to rely on food- He is doing ...
Pygmy goats kidding info	5/29/2008
Q: I got a goat given to me she is a pygmy in has a large udder in just in the last few days her bag ... A: Get your kidding kit ready it sounds like you are going to be a goat mom- These are typical signals ...
Vaginal Bleeding	5/28/2008
Q: My pygmy doe gave birth on 5/23/08 and today 5/28/08 she has thick, dark vaginal bleeding. I have ... A: Is this your first goat who has had kids? If so and you are not familiar with the vaginal ...
using Lactated Ringers	5/28/2008
Q: you mentioned in a past post about needing to learn to use the lactated ringers solution for a goat ... A: Not sure why you are giving her the antibiotics and yes they will wreak havoc in the gut - You ...
Pregnant goat with breathing problems died	5/28/2008
Q: I have been checking her every couple hours. The last time i checked her she was standing in her ... A: Well Congratulations! I'll bet you are relieved- this sounds like possible goiter from mom not ...
It's Anett again - update	5/28/2008
Q: ) Please ignore my earlier question about the right medication. I finally understood what it should ... A: Great the vet came by! And even better that you got the correct CD ANTItoxin medicine for him and ...
If you are near by now...please let me know these asap.... (thank you)	5/28/2008
Q: I gave that wrong antitoxin...stupid me :( I am so new with everything and as you might noticed, ... A: I thin this was the post before the one where you got the vet to give you the correct medicine- so I ...
correction (kid in bad chape) and dewormer question	5/28/2008
Q: I gave that Tetanus antitoxin under the skin, not IM like I said. Also would like to know which ... A: CD ANtitoxin- not tetanus Antitoxin as I wrote on the note before this one- ;) I have a great ...
is my goat sick????	5/28/2008
Q: I have a two and a half month old pygmy goat male, yesterday i noticed that he had a runny noise ... A: Taylor, I am SO Sorry about your little buck! Here is an article that is pretty explanatory on ...
EVEN MORE about kid in bad shape	5/27/2008
Q: We just did enema with my hubby. I wasn't sure how much is "little water" so I put 10cc doses in and ... A: Good on the enema, I usually squirt enough in until it starts to come out and then wait for the ...
goat diarrhea	5/27/2008
Q: I have a 14 month old full blood Boer buck. Excellent bloodlines. He is currently in a pen with 2 ... A: That amount of Albon seems a bit low, I use a similar product called Sulmet- the dose is 6TBSP per ...
Coughing Goats	5/27/2008
Q: my goats are coughing. I have given them LA200 and Penicilin, but the cough just continues to ... A: I would give it as an injection because the dewormer works better that way- the dosage is the same ...
Coughing Goats	5/27/2008
Q: my goats are coughing. I have given them LA200 and Penicilin, but the cough just continues to ... A: I use Ivomec and Ivomec Plus successfully at the rate of 1cc/40lbs goat weight SUbQ injection for ...
goat diarrhea	5/27/2008
Q: I have a 14 month old full blood Boer buck. Excellent bloodlines. He is currently in a pen with 2 ... A: I think I would do the deworming first - then give it a few days and if things do not clear up then ...
Pregnant goat with breathing problems died	5/27/2008
Q: I have been checking her every couple hours. The last time i checked her she was standing in her ... A: I'm SO SO sorry. Did you have the vet come and check her? from previous post:(The babies could be ...
goat worming	5/27/2008
Q: Just wondering if you can use Ivermec cattle pour on for worming goats orally? If so what is the ... A: No it will not work, it is an Excellent delouser for goats and even though it is a dewormer as well, ...
goat diarrhea	5/27/2008
Q: I have a 14 month old full blood Boer buck. Excellent bloodlines. He is currently in a pen with 2 ... A: This has to be digestive. If he were mine, I would 1. Deworm him again using Ivomec PLUS injected. ...
kefir	5/27/2008
Q: I'm not sure if I am asking the right person, but can I still make kefir if I have frozen raw goats ... A: I'm really not sure, I know that thawed goat milk can separate some and I have used it for cheese ...