Lava Rocks and goats?

Frolic&Malarkey

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Can you use large lava rocks for goats to climb on, or will it be too rough on their hooves? I've been searching the web, and can't find an answer to this.

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Well now that's a good question. It would seem that lava rocks could keep your hooves trimmed up right nice. I doubt your goaties would play on the rocks to the point of skinning up their hooves... the little dears have a deep dislike for pain.

How were you thinking of presenting the lava rocks to the goats? One big rock? Pile o' rock? I sure would like to see what you decide on!
 

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What ^^ she said ;) If rough concrete is good for keeping hoof growth under control, I imagine lava rock would be even better...
 

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