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  1. Suggs4

    Goat illness

    For the record, I wasn't seeking a diagnosis. I was simply looking for some reassurance. I have done my research and I know my goats. It was time. I crossed off all of the precautions before "throwing" antibiotics at him. Like I said, his cough went from normal to raspy. I have really enjoyed...
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    Goat illness

    i have a 7 month old ND who couldn't shake his cold on his own. He has had a cough for last week that has turned raspy. He has quite a bit of drainage that is white. His face looks a little swollen and his coat is puffy. No fever. Eating like usual just a little sluggish. We started him on...
  3. Suggs4

    Newbie from Southern Illinois

    They are both Nigerian Dwarfs. Goats are more affectionate than I ever thought they would be!
  4. Suggs4

    Newbie from Southern Illinois

    We might be new to this goat thing and still have a lot to learn, but I think we have the love part down.
  5. Suggs4

    Winter Preparation

    Umm... I have one that I swear thinks he is a lap dog! He would be inside if my husband would let me. Lol
  6. Suggs4

    Winter Preparation

    Thank you for your reply! Our winters are unpredictable. We typically have a few big snows and temps can get below zero quite frequently, especially with wind chill. Ice has also been known to make its appearance. I just don't want to be unprepared. They love to sleep on the existing pallet...
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    Winter Preparation

    Thank you for your reply! Their door is facing to the east. We did think of that when building. What if we covered bottom half and left top pallets open for ventilation? The ground does slope away, but the ground does get wet during heavy rains. We have added a sloping tin roof that drain...
  8. Suggs4

    Winter Preparation

    We are new to goats and this will be our first winter with them. I am trying to plan ahead and make any accommodations to their shed now that we may need to. We built their shed out of pallets. We have added some wood to close in major gaps but small slits still exist. My questions are: Do we...
  9. Suggs4

    Winter preparation for Goat Shed

    We are new to goats and this will be our first winter with them. I am trying to plan ahead and make any accommodations to their shed now that we may need to. We built their shed out of pallets. We have added some wood to close in major gaps but small slits still exist. My questions are: Do we...
  10. Suggs4

    New Goat with Cough

    We took her temp this evening and it was 102.8. We will keep an eye on it and seek antibiotics if it goes up any further. Thank you for your help!
  11. Suggs4

    New Goat with Cough

    I have a Nigerian Dwarf that's 9 months old that recently began showing cold like symptoms. She has a runny nose, sneezing, and now has begun coughing. She has been with us for less than a week. Could this be stress related because of the move or new environment or should we keep an eye out for...
  12. Suggs4

    Newbie from Southern Illinois

    Thank you! I will check it out
  13. Suggs4

    Newbie from Southern Illinois

    Hello everyone! My family and I are new to this so called "farm life." Last March, we received our first chicks as a surprise birthday gift for my 6 year old daughter. We weren't expecting to get hooked, but here we are, 8 chickens and 3 goats later! The chickens have been very easy and low...
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