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     Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 878 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.111.216.141  Rating: N/A |
I can already tell you it DOES NOT have enough copper. ANYTHING labeled for sheep and goats does not ahve enough copper for goats and is only suitable for sheep (who need very little copper and can't tolerate much in their diet). Goat do much better with loose minerals because their tongues are too small and too smooth to be able to lick enough to get the minerals they really need. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Dan Lilly New member Username: dlilly Post Number: 2 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 205.203.169.132 Rating: N/A |
Right now she has a Goat/sheep mineral block. I will look at the contents. It is a hard block however, not loose. Do goats have a problem with this? | ||
| Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 877 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 64.102.64.113 Rating: N/A |
Zinc or copper deficiency can cause dry flaky skin. It typically will be along the topline. What kind of minerals does she have access to? Loose mineral work best for goats, look for one with 900 to 1500 ppm copper and 3000 to 5000 ppm zinc, and a 2:1 ratio calcium to phosphorus. Sometimes a beef cattle mineral makes a very good substitute. Any mineral or feed labeled for sheep and goats will not have enough copper. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Dan Lilly New member Username: dlilly Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 205.203.169.132 Rating: N/A |
I have a one year old doe with very dry course hair on her back. The rest of her is soft and shiny. Her skin is flaky in the area as well. Does anyone have an idea what might cause this. We have been worming her regularly. |