Posted by Jess A on December 18, 2000 at 14:23:34:
In Reply to: split hoof posted by Sandy Pavlick on December 17, 2000 at 17:36:08:
I live in NE Ohio and have found that during the late fall and early spring rains the goats hooves will split. None of mine have bled but I could see that happening if the animal was rough on the hurt foot. To help remedy the splitting I cut off the excess of the hoof and try to keep it as dry as possible. I put down wooden pallets outside so they can go outside without having to soak their feet. Also some horse hoof care products might help in a severe case.
Biggest thing I would recommend to help your buck would be to get those hooves dry! I know how hard that can be but it really seems to help.
Jess