Goat not eating grain and soft stool

[Birdsong 82]

I know it's not the alfalfa. She's just picking off the edges of the bale

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Is there only liquid? It will be hard to ensure only she gets 16 oz or will drink it all at once but I've gotta try. She's not too bad off now but I know they can go down quick

I had to go sell a pig.. sorry, I'm back..
Corid is in powder too but I don't know the ratio for goats. Do you have another goat not acting sick to compare inner eyelids colors?

 

[Birdsong 82]

My other three seem perfectly OK. Checked their store and everything and they ran to the green this morning as usual. I checked her eyelids and gums and they seem pink and normal as always. I looked at the powdered cord but the way it dosed it would be impossible to get the right dose for one goat. I grabbed the liquid kind. I also grabbed that sh I grabbed the liquid kind. I also grabbed the sheep drench you mentioned. I couldn't believe it was $75. I'm trying to find out if I can maybe use the safeguard with the cord I grabbed sheep drench you mentioned. I couldn't believe it was $75. I'm trying to find out if I can maybe use the safeguard with the cord

 

[Peckadoodle]

Worms have been stalled during the cold weather and now will make haste when the warm sun shines. If possible, have the lab or vet do a worm count. Based on the results, worm, then reworm in 10 days. Add ACV and garlic to drinking water and have baking soda available for them. There are many good wormers...Safeguard, Ivomectin or Cydectin are good choices given orally. Blackberry leaves are magic at alleviating diarrhea. Use probiotics after worming.

 

[Birdsong 82]

I can't find any kind of vet around here still looking though. I want try the corid but want to see if my usual dewormer is safe to use at the same time

 

[Peckadoodle]

If you usually use Safeguard, it is fine. In fact it is one of the few wormers actually recommended for goats. Problem with Safeguard is that it has been used so long that worms have built up a resistance, especially in some areas. Use it, as it will not hurt the little goat. Unless she has been around wet ground, bet it is not coccidia but you will find out if you worm first. Be sure that she continues to drink...might give her some Gatorade.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

We've used that for years on all our girls

It is good to switch out types of wormers instead of using the same type for years. The parasites can build a immunity to repetitious chemical treatments.
My mobile yet says DOUBLE the cydectin when used for goats.
It is expensive but has a good shelf life.
Wait 2 or three hours after the wormer before you use the corid.
Do you have electrolytes? Fresh water than after the drench. Calculate to weight accurately as possible. Although we have had zero bad experiences using cydectin.
I wish you were able to lab the poo.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

I think an ordinary Dog/cat vet could have lab work done on goat poo. I think they mail it in to a lab anyway.
I have to go sell some more eggs and piggies, I'll check back in on ya shortly.

 

[Ruralhideaway]

It works better if you have the original card. You can order a FAMACHA card.

 

[Birdsong 82]

I have left messages at the vet I take my dogs and cats two and another trusted local vet that also takes dogs and cats. I'm hoping to hear back and I'm going to keep searching but I would like to start to treat her before I hear back or is soon as I can. Being Saturday I'm sure my search is going to be a little harder than usual