Hoof Trimming, Anyone used Kitchen Shears?

[DaKid]

Hello , I new here and tring to get all the Infor . I can before getting me a couple of Pygmy goats ,
How many times do you have to trim there hoofs say per yr. and also can you trim them to far down like dog nail where they bleeded ......



Thanks Alan

 

[lupinfarm]

Its pretty easy to see where to trim on a goat, not like a dog which can be difficult. I say trim as needed because everyones terrain is different.



BTW, I found these AWESOME 'hoof rot shears' at TSC. Haven't used them yet, going to tackle the feeties tomorrow (starting with Mione since she is more agreeable) and I'll let you know how they work

 

[4hmama]

I use Pampered Chef kitchen shears. They aren't cheap, but they are guaranteed for several years. Use them and get them replaced (if necessary). If anyone is interested - go to www.pamperedchef.biz/beckywalton and order. Questions - let me know and I'll be glad to help you out!

 

[Ariel301]

My mother in law got me a pair of those "cut a penny in half" style scissors, they were labeled "heavy duty utility shears". They won't even cut baling twine, I must have gotten a bad pair. Hardly even sharp, and since they are serrated, I can't sharpen them with anything I've got.

I use rose bush trimmers. They cost way less than the actual goat hoof trimmers, and work equally as well.