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the lump is gone. After waiting to make sure the skin was thin enough to lance .. I noticed the swelling was going down. It became red and now is completely gone. I have checked her and her doe buddy and have found no other lumps. I'm wondering if she had poked herself on something. Anyone else...

We aren't able to seperate the goats. We have a pen for the boys and a pen for the girls . :( the doe we are breeding this yea isn't ready to be bred. We wanted to wait until may.

When I swab the puss.. is it ok to send by mail next day? Do I just keep the swab at room temp?

I'm afraid to let it drain on its own and endanger my other goats. I have read other people's experiences and most of them just go ahead and lance it and keep it clean for a few days.

I don't know where it was given. They had it recorded on a paper they gave to me of the date. She has a scab about an inch to half an inch away so I'm thinking she may have punctured herself on something.

I'm about to go pick up a swab from vets office. I spoke with the lady at the lab and got info on what they need. I'm also about to buy a tarp, scalp, etc for the abscess. How would y'all suggest I wrap the abscess when it's drained? It's in such a strange spot

I can't find a vet in my area that sees goats and one office recommended a vet that's an hour away but I'm not getting a call back. The people we bought the goats from said they were disease free. They r registered does (I know it doesn't mean much but they weren't cheap!). Do u think if I lance...

Thanks. I'm going to look it over

I just posted one.. my adventure is a lump. Hehe. If u know anything about the lumps on goats check it out please. Thanks :)

I have only had Nigerian dwarf goats for a year (2 boys) and have had no problems! I'm still learning. recently I got 2 does in February. Almost a month (march 15) later one doe has a lump by her shoulder. i have done research and keep coming to CL .. however it seems like CL lumps are by the...

Hi. I'm a member of backyard chickens and decided to join this group as well. I have 4 Nigerian dwarf goats... 1 buck 1 wether and 2 does.