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So cute!My family has goats!! I love them! We have kikos, here are some pictures!
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So cute!My family has goats!! I love them! We have kikos, here are some pictures!
Ty I rescued these 2 this last Friday. There owner died a year and a half ago and they have been running free with their only interaction being someone bringing water. The wether is sweet and old, he's a myatonic mix, massive compared to my other goats. The doe is the fattest pygmy goat I've ever seen, she's wildSo cute!
Aww that’s sad but glad you rescued them!!Ty I rescued these 2 this last Friday. There owner died a year and a half ago and they have been running free in there with there only interaction being someone bringing water. The wether is sweet and old, he's a myatonic mix, massive compared to my other goats. The doe is the fattest pygmy goat I've ever seen, she's wild
I call my vet, usually. But I also go to my goat forum and ask, like I do on BYC for my chickens. Goats can go downhill really fast.Hey goat people! What steps do you take when you have a sick goat? I woke up this morning and one of my girls is snotty but otherwise seems fine, she's eating and playing like normal, I don't feel a fever.
Ty for your response. It was thick white/yellow snot and her eye was crusted shut and gooey, it got much worse then she developed a cough and spread it to 3 other goats. I've been using a pinkeye treatment and an antibiotic and all of there eyes are cleared up and the snot is getting better. still a small cough.Is the discharge clear or opaque like mucus? Animals can get runny noses just like people. If it's clear, it can be from allergies or from an irritant. In those cases, I keep an eye on them but don't treat for anything.
A thick muscus-y discharge could be a cause for concern. Take her temperate with a thermometer. Can get them at many larger feed stores. This is something you should have on hand anyway. Many times, when you contact a vet, the first thing they'll ask is their temperature. Take a listen to her breathing. Does she have a wet cough? Is she wheezing or have a rattle to her breathing? These can be signs of a serious issue and I would contact the vet.
If she is eating and acting normal, I'm guessing it isn't serious. But keep an eye on her for any changes. If you feel the need to do something, you could offer some electrolytes to give her a little boost.