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    Lets talk about goats!

    The evening that mine kidded, she was pawing at the ground a lot, also bleating very softly. Hoping for an easy delivery for you!
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    Lets talk about goats!

    They were dewormed with ivermectin orally. Not sure if you meant that or i know it also comes in a paste
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    Lets talk about goats!

    I will check and make sure it is ok for baby.
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    Lets talk about goats!

    I suppose i could try the louse powder if it's not going to harm them. Thanks for the treat ideas! They do like bananas, the won't eat grass or tree branches. Wouldn't eat cucumber or lettuce either. I need to get my big field meshed in so I can turn them loose in there, they can eat the...
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    Lets talk about goats!

    I am feeding alfalpha,the vet said it was ok. I am mixing it with a timothy hay as well. Any input if the should help keep the calcium balanced ? They also get a grain mix, here it is called goat text. Is there anything goats really enjoy as a treat?
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    Lets talk about goats!

    That is good advice :) I had a vet out and we dewormed them right away, she also showed me how to trim the hooves. We also gave a course of antibiotics. I will be taking the male to be wethered very soon and will definitely take a fecal sample from each with me to make sure we are all good...
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    New to BYC

    Thanks for letting me know about backyardherds! I'll be sure to check it out too!
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    New to BYC

    Hello! I just joined byc. Found it via Google search on goat topics. I have a horse, 3 cats, a dog, and now 4 goats (one kidded the second day we had her)- all are rescues. There will most likely be chickens in the future. Bought a small farm back in September that needs a bit of work before...
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    Lets talk about goats!

    Poor girl! She's looking a bit better since this pic. This is mum And this is the ladies after 2 weeks
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    Lets talk about goats!

    Hi, I'm also new to the goat world! Have horses though. I rescued my 3 two weeks ago from my neighbours in a bad state of neglect. Got them just in time, as one kidded the following night. It was so cold out that night I'm sure they baby would have died. Lucky for her she was in the warm barn...
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    Aggressive male goat???

    I've been doing some research and a lot of people recommend using a shock collar on the large goats. I have rescued 3 larger goats, pretty sure they're Boer or Boer cross. The male has recouperated quickly from the malnourishment and is starting to show aggressive behavior. I had right away...
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