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Hens and Roos

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we moved Maggie and the 2 bucklings into our shop, we will be calling our vet 1st thing tomorrow when they open and most likely have him stop out. I will keep everyone posted as to what we find out.
 
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Also, Duramycin stings like crazy. If you can get Bio-mycin it is well worth the little bit more that it might cost. The dose is 5cc / 100 lbs so you would need a little TB (1 cc) syringe to do a goat that small. You give it subQ every 48 hours. If my math is right you would be giving .1cc to a two pound goat
 
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They seem to be doing okay, up and nursing.

Spoke with our vet just a little while ago and he recommended that we give 1/2 cc Pen G once per day through Sunday. Of course continue to monitor temperatures and weight and call if anything gets worse.
 
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Glad they are doing well. It is funny how different vets have their "go to" meds; mine always gives duramycin for respiratory and uses Pen G when we have an abscess or laceration, or after an assisted kidding. I seldom even ask her any more as I know what she will say.

But the important part is that they all get well and stay well so whatever works, right?
 
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