Baking soda?

[lilhill]

When do I put some out? Once a week? Should I just sprinkle some on their minerals?

I never put it out. If they need it I will either make BS balls or a drench of baking soda / molasses and water and give it to them.

I agree. And in 8 years of raising Nigerians, I have NEVER had a need to use any, even though I put a fresh box in the barn every few months just in case.

 

[freemotion]

If you see signs of bloat and are unsure, offer some. I just put it in my hand and let them lick it at first. If I am really concerned they get bs balls and veg oil. It has been needed twice in the past....um.....maybe three years with my little herd of 5-7 goats.

 

[maggies.family]

What are bs balls? Obviously baking soda balls, but specifically what are they? How are they made? Is baking soda for bloating? And how do you make a drench of baking soda / molasses and water and how do you use it? Should I ask in a different thread or is this ok?

 

[elevan]

What are bs balls? Obviously baking soda balls, but specifically what are they? How are they made? Is baking soda for bloating? And how do you make a drench of baking soda / molasses and water and how do you use it? Should I ask in a different thread or is this ok?

Baking Soda (BS) Balls:
2Tbsp Baking soda and enough water to form a "dough" roll into balls and shove into the back of the goats tongue.

Baking Soda Drench:
2Tbsp Baking Soda
Drizzle of Molasses (for flavor really)
enough water to liquify
Suck it up into a syringe (no needle) or a drenching syringe and squirt into the back of the goat's mouth


Baking soda is used for bloat and upset tummies.

 

[arabianequine]

What are bs balls? Obviously baking soda balls, but specifically what are they? How are they made? Is baking soda for bloating? And how do you make a drench of baking soda / molasses and water and how do you use it? Should I ask in a different thread or is this ok?

Fine with me, it was my next question too lol.

 

[arabianequine]

What if I am feeling their stomach on the rumen side and then hear and feel a bunch of gas noise?

 

[elevan]

What if I am feeling their stomach on the rumen side and then hear and feel a bunch of gas noise?

Gas is good. It's when they can't produce gas that you really have a problem.

eta: to clarify it's when they can't produce AND / OR release the gas that you have a problem.

 

[maggies.family]

What are bs balls? Obviously baking soda balls, but specifically what are they? How are they made? Is baking soda for bloating? And how do you make a drench of baking soda / molasses and water and how do you use it? Should I ask in a different thread or is this ok?

Fine with me, it was my next question too lol.

Thank you! Looks like we may be in the same boat as far as questions are concerned! lol

Thanks elevan!