Is this normal

[miron28]

does this look normal? if not what do i need to do? i had someone that has alot of goats come over and they said it was OK but i don't think so. it looks like the hoof is growing and it is now covering the quick. are goats hoof suppose to be trimmed

 

[bheila]

That's what the hooves look like when they need to be trimmed

 

[Roll farms]

It's "normal" for a hoof that needs attention.
But I've seen much, muuuuch worse.

The hooves need trimmed 2-6 times a year, depending on the goat. Some of mine seem to need it more than others, even though they all eat the same / theoretically wear them down the same.
Here's a link that shows how...and remember, if you make it bleed, it's not the end of the world.
http://fiascofarm.com/goats/hoof-trim-rf.htm

 

[lilhill]

I have to trim my goats' hooves every couple of months. Nothing around here to wear them down.

 

[Chaty]

time to trim those feet...get a good pair of trimmers and trim little bits at a time so as not to get them too short or make them bleed. I trim off the long stuff that has rolled over the middle and then shape them up good. Remember tiny cuts at a time as they can get really jumpy.

 

[mully]

I milking stand comes in handy for trimming hooves. Another method i use is to sit on the ground and put the goat in my lap and get him on his back but not laying flat sort of in a sitting position. Then throw one of my legs over his middle and at this puts his face is next to mine and this seems to calm then some. You can then reach their hooves and trim them while talking to them. Sounds strange but an old timer taught me this and it works well. My goats trust me as i spend time with them every day so they know they are not going to be hurt. You can also practice without trimming and see how they react.