Since mine are only 4 and 5 mos old, I just flip them on their back and hold them like a baby, but with their head behind my bicep, holding their hind legs together with my left hand and trimming with my right hand. First couple times required some effort and a little struggle, however...
Test results are negative for any parasitic bacteria, coccida, etc. only thing not tested for is e-coli.
So, it looks like it is diet related considering the lack of sick behavior in the goat.
Thank you everyone for your help, advice and suggestions.
Also, how do I switch over to a...
Called county extension, no water testing available.
During next feeding, baby did another runny poop. Used q tips and brought sample to vet. Results should be ready within the next 20mins. Prior to test, vet suggested milk replacer as a potential culprit if no biologicals are found in...
Well, I woke up, went out to the goat pen and now I can't find any poops to bring in for testing. I cleaned them all up before posting that I'd be getting a fecal test done. No poop stuck on his anus this morning either.
My wife and I were discussing our plan of action and now we believe...
I'm gonna get a fecal test done. If it does end up E Coli, I know I can use Neomycin, but what else works just in case I can't find this in stock locally?
He's acting normal as usual. No dehydration, still has appetite and is very playful as usual. I haven't taken temperature yet, again I forgot to pick up a thermometer. I have one, but battery is dead and I don't see any screws to take it apart to change battery.
An experienced goat owner...
Sorry, but I did not get any Pm from you, two, how do you suggest I give him CorRid without mixing it into anything? Should I shove the powder down his throat undiluted? The directions on the package state to mix it with water... As for him not wanting the bottle, he's been suckling the...
While shopping for medications and vaccines for my goats, I come across a vaccine for pasturella for sheep, goats and cattle. Why isn't this used for rabbits as well?
One, because the mixing instructions are 1 cup powder to 2qts water.
It's not an actual cup of powder, it's one level cup of the one included in the package, 10oz I think, and I have no means of measuring ounces, so 2qts it is at a time.
Two, because I have more than 1 baby goat.
Anyway...
My baby Nigerian wether is 17 days old. Up til today his poops have been normal. He's been living inside my home since I got him when he was 8 days old, up until yesterday which was his first overnight out doors.
Today, 2 times I noticed loose runny poops.. not quite a liquid, but more like...
What's the recommended dosage of probios for rabbits? I don't have a scale, so don't know his weight.. Guessing, I'd say less than a couple pounds. Should I put probios in his food, or his water?
He's a mini rex. I don't know his age, but he's young..definitely under a yr.. he was a pet...
One of my baby goats is due for its first CD & T vaccination tomorrow. I have the dose ready in a syringe that was prepared for me by the seller when I got the goat.
I was told to pinch a little tent in skin, but I don't know how to use a syringe.
Is there any way I can screw this up...