Horns growing AFTER disbudding?

onedozenphyllises

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We had our vet surgically dehorn one of our goats and his recovery was only about a day or two. We did NOT go the route of leaving an open wound that had to be kept covered, etc. It cost more, but the vet gave a general anesthetic and stitched the site closed. It's not really cost effective to do this all the time, but for one-off cases, I'd say its a good option. We pulled the stitches ourselves after about two weeks, which was...entertaining.

I guess if you're considering the surgical route, its worth asking HOW they do it.
 

norcal

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Blanco, one of my lil' wethers, has the same little pointy nubbin coming out. I hope it's just hollow like y'all are saying. I don't have the guts to try to disbud myself (it was done by the seller). He is 13 weeks. I will post a pic later to see what you guys think!?!
 

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Uh, Blanco's lil horn nubbin' fell off. :)
I guess I won't take pics. There's still a little sharp pokey thing, but it's really small and thin.

I guess it's a learning game....
 

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