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Hope not a stupid question. But can goats overdose on loose minerals? As you all know my girl Sara has been ill. I can not keep enough loose minerals for her. She devours them. She is still doing good.
 
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Southern by choice said:
Well, kinda....

Sounds like she is trying to get herself "right".

What kind of loose minerals are you using?
Do you use a salt block?
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I use the loose minerals from Tractor Supply. Plus a mineral block and salt block.
 
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terrilhb said:
Update on my girl Sara. Sorry not sooner. Flu stuff going on. She seems to be on them mend. I am blanketing her in the evening because here in Ga the last few nights have been in the 20's and she has been shivering. She has a barn with hay to sleep in. But still shivers some because of her being thin. She is much more alert and vocal. I thank you all for your help. Southern by choice thank you so much. I will keep you all updated. This group rocks. And I can not tell you all how much all of your help has meant to me. I love this girl so much. Here is a picture of her. The blanket is a little small but is working. The top is her with her blanket and the bottom is her without it. Neither shows really well how thin she is. Thank you all again.View attachment 42343 View attachment 42344
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She's very beautiful - and i am a sheep person! So glad she's improving.
 
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Sadly I am asking when do you know it is time to put a goat down. As many now my doe Sara has been ill. I am doing all I can to make her stronger. But nothing I do seems to be working. I am at a loss. If I have to put her down I might sell all of my herd. I am at loss for helping her. I am really defeated as to what to do. My heart is breaking.
 
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This is Sara before. Here is Sara know.
 

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