EarthMamaBear
In the Brooder
- Aug 25, 2022
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Hello all! Many blessings and thanks for reading and providing input. We recently got 5 Nigerian Dwarf goats. We were told the pregnant doe was due with twins at the end of December/early January, and I was present with mama two weeks ago on 10 November when she gave birth to two beautiful and healthy baby girls. Clearly the estimated due date was a bit off.
I was told that all 5 goats (now 7) had received their CDT shots, but there are no records of when it happened. I was planning on giving mama a shot in her last month of pregnancy so babies would receive through her, but that didn’t happen since they came so “early.”
They’re two weeks old today. How soon can I give them the CDT shot, and is it the same 2ml that older goats receive? Also, when is it safe to give it to the others since they’ve supposedly had it, but no verification of that.
Also, how soon should/could I worm the baby twins? All older goats have been wormed recently with Safeguard. They’re mostly staying in the barn stall, cleaned regularly. They do have a pasture area that they’re going to when it’s warm enough. Babies and Mama just went out there yesterday for the first time.
All are eating well (forage, hay, feed, alfalfa/Timothy pellets). Goat treats here and there. Playing and jumping around.
I’m new to the goat companion world, and loving it so trying to learn what I can to keep them happy and healthy. And recommendations/suggestions, especially with these new babies, is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I was told that all 5 goats (now 7) had received their CDT shots, but there are no records of when it happened. I was planning on giving mama a shot in her last month of pregnancy so babies would receive through her, but that didn’t happen since they came so “early.”
They’re two weeks old today. How soon can I give them the CDT shot, and is it the same 2ml that older goats receive? Also, when is it safe to give it to the others since they’ve supposedly had it, but no verification of that.
Also, how soon should/could I worm the baby twins? All older goats have been wormed recently with Safeguard. They’re mostly staying in the barn stall, cleaned regularly. They do have a pasture area that they’re going to when it’s warm enough. Babies and Mama just went out there yesterday for the first time.
All are eating well (forage, hay, feed, alfalfa/Timothy pellets). Goat treats here and there. Playing and jumping around.
I’m new to the goat companion world, and loving it so trying to learn what I can to keep them happy and healthy. And recommendations/suggestions, especially with these new babies, is greatly appreciated. Thank you!