So.... what do i need to get?

[jessica_1285]

Please can someone tell me what my goats will need as far as shots, healthcare, worming.......I'm new to livestock so I know absolutely nothing about this area
if someone could give me a rundown of what....when...and where to get it. I would so greatly appriciate it also any opinions on what health care itemss I should keep on hand? Thanks

 

[SheepGirl]

Shots:
Goats will need a CD/T shot about 30 days before kidding...if they're not pregnant (i.e. open doe or a buck or wether), they just get it once a year...whenever is convenient for you (which is usually when you're vaccinating your bred does, if you have any).

You can get a CD/T shot at any farm/feed store (it will be in refrigeration) for about $7-$9 for a 25 dose bottle. You can also get needles (18g is used for sheep--I think 20g is used for goats) and syringes (3cc is the perfect size for this, since dose is 2cc) while you're there, too.

Worming:
Read elevan's page: http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2607-parasite-mgmt

Other:
I know sheep hooves need to be trimmed about 1-2 times a year...not sure about goats, but I think they grow faster than sheep so you will need to check them more often.

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I'm more of a sheep person, but most sheep information applies to goats. But I'm sure a more goat-savvy person will be here soon to help you

 

[ksalvagno]

Do a search on Fiasco Farms. She has a good overview for goat care.

 

[elevan]

http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2607-basic-health

http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2607-parasite-mgmt

http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2607-copasure

http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2607-goat-med-chest

http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2607-coccidia-goat

http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2607-copperselenium

http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2607-lice-and-goats

So you bought a baby goat.Now what?

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=149874#p149874

Kidding for Beginners

http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=586-goats-kidding

Goat starter kit.

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=5759&p=1

Pulling a kid.

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=41435#p41435

Let's Look at our Different Feeding Practices *GOATS*

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=11677

The goat medicine cabinet.

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=32187#p32187

Parasite Management Goats/Sheep

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=139991#p139991

 

[20kidsonhill]

determine what your copper and selenium is in your area, and the area your hay comes from.