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#1 07/31/2010 2:26 pm

jimmythegoat
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Registered: 07/16/2010
Posts: 9

poop ?

we have 2 new alpine goats about 3 months old 1 of them seems to be pooping in clumps the other on is still pooping like a rabbit in like pellets.they are both starting to eat alot of green grass now where at there old house it was all pellets is that the cause.any need for me to worry.thanks jim

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#2 07/31/2010 8:00 pm

ksalvagno
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From: Ohio
Registered: 06/01/2009
Posts: 2508
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Re: poop ?

Since you just brought them home, it could be change in residence and getting used to your place. If you feel better about it, take a fecal sample in to your vet and have him test it for parasites including coccidia. Then if they have anything, you can properly treat them.


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Salvagno Farm, Inc.
www.salvagnofarm.com

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