Getting Goat kids

[chickens really]

Another question..
One of my kids is occasionally pooping clumpy poos. Not just Nanny berries..
Sorry I worry about my kids because I don't know if everything is normal or not?
Plus, seen some white things stuck to Fancy on her hair..Possible Lice?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Clumpy poops can be normal on a richer diet. Cut back on extras and grains to see if it improves.

Could be live or just dander. A working with ivermec will take care of external parasites generally, otherwise you can dust them with a poultry dust.

 

[chickens really]

Clumpy poops can be normal on a richer diet. Cut back on extras and grains to see if it improves.

Could be live or just dander. A working with ivermec will take care of external parasites generally, otherwise you can dust them with a poultry dust.

No extras. Just hay and the kids feed stuff I have.
Scared to use ivermectin I don't know the dosage..

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I dose 1cc per 30 pounds, otherwise a safe dosage is 1 cc per 50 pounds. I have done nearly triple the dose trying to save a goat or two from a bad worm infestation without problems.

I usually give it orally, I use the cattle injectable, but you can inject subcutaneous if you want. Ivermec is very safe in goats from my experiences using it over the last 20 years.

 

[chickens really]

I dose 1cc per 30 pounds, otherwise a safe dosage is 1 cc per 50 pounds. I have done nearly triple the dose trying to save a goat or two from a bad worm infestation without problems.

I usually give it orally, I use the cattle injectable, but you can inject subcutaneous if you want. Ivermec is very safe in goats from my experiences using it over the last 20 years.

I have injectable so I give it orally right?
Baby goat must be only 20lbs and Fancy heavier. I can pick up Ozzy but Fancy is heavy..

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I would just give 1 cc each orally. You can dose again next week or two if necessary.

 

[chickens really]

I would just give 1 cc each orally. You can dose again next week or two if necessary.

1 cc is a slim diabetic syringe?
I guess I need rubber gloves too right?

 

[chickens really]

I won't hurt them though right!!!! ...

 

[ShannonR]

I won't hurt them though right!!!! ...

Couple thoughts to add here. First, if you have Facebook, I highly recommend joining a group called goat vet corner. It is an invaluable source of info and you can ask an actual vet your questions!

Second, the ivomec would be seriously difficult to harm a goat with. Goats don't metabolize the ivomec (or many other wormers) the same way that cattle do, and often need a higher dose for the treatment to be effective. If you have the injectable kind though, I would definitely inject it. It isn't hard, I can walk you through it.... sub Q under one of their armpits.

 

[chickens really]

Couple thoughts to add here. First, if you have Facebook, I highly recommend joining a group called goat vet corner. It is an invaluable source of info and you can ask an actual vet your questions!

Second, the ivomec would be seriously difficult to harm a goat with. Goats don't metabolize the ivomec (or many other wormers) the same way that cattle do, and often need a higher dose for the treatment to be effective. If you have the injectable kind though, I would definitely inject it. It isn't hard, I can walk you through it.... sub Q under one of their armpits.

Thanks......
Seriously I'm scared to do it. I've given Dogs and horses shots without issues but was shown first.
I'd crap myself if I hurt my kids by doing anything not vet approved.