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     Cindy Hance New member Username: chance Post Number: 155 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 65.255.132.140 Rating: N/A |
I just was out and checking on the babies and noticed that their legs have strengthened and they are now up on their hoofs. I certainly will check into the BoSe and get our hay we purchase and the pasture tested for Selenium. We live in an area where it is supposed to be ok but you never know. The pasture hasn't been used in many many years. Is liming necessary? If so when do I do that and how long do I need to wait before putting the goats in. We usually wait until about mid April to put the goats out so the grass is penty tall incase of drought. This past year I'd say a good 95% of the pastures here burnt up by mid July early August and ours was still lush and green with plenty to eat. Everyone was asking why so I told them. I see many people letting their goats out all day long as soon as the grass starts to come up. And so many people ask us how we're doing with the scours. We don't really ever get any scours. We turn ours out slowly- 2 hours at max to start with and slowly increase the time frame, with hay a night when we bring them in-it works really well and curbs the scours altogether but they still do it their way, which I guess is fine for them. Anyway sorry I ran away with that one. Anyway we're also starting to plan winter/spring planting ect...and was wondering how to go about it and what to do and also get some good suggestions on broadcast seeds. Cindy | ||
| Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 1738 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.111.242.73  Rating: N/A |
Kids with pasterns like this may indicate selenium deficiency. I do 2 things, give them some BoSe and splint the legs until they are stronger to help them get around. All of mine have always straightened up within a week or 2 to be perfectly normal. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Alex Cripps New member Username: hazydaynubians Post Number: 93 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 142.166.81.90  Rating: N/A |
Cindy this is some-thnig i read about on Fais Co Farm they show pictures and have info on it. They left it alone and worked itself out so as long as you are checking the leg every day you should be fine but if you want vet wrap will help it faster Alex Cripps Hazy Day Nubians raising Nubians, Boers, Indian Runner Ducks www.hazydaynubians.piczo.com Apohaqui New Brunswick Canada | ||
| Cindy Hance New member Username: chance Post Number: 152 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 65.255.132.140 Rating: N/A |
Our second boer doe who had twin bucks, her first kidding. Both kids are down on their pasterns. Would there be any specific reason for this. Will they staighten up? Should I wrap them with vet wrap or something? Our first does kids are perfect. Cindy |