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     Bobby Stolman New member Username: goatboy Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 172.160.107.174 Rating: N/A |
Candy, Cut back the sweet feed 50% and replace it with the one without molasses as this will cause problems in certain goats, also, get a big box of baking soda, put it in a pan for them and watch them go to town, that alone should stop the foaming, keep me posted Bobby | ||
| CANDY (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 70.158.112.162 Rating: N/A |
ALL MY GOATS GET SWEETLIX LOOSE MINERALS FOR GOATS FREE CHOISE. I FEED THEM HALF 16% PELLET & A SWEET FEED MIXTURE FOR GOATS. ABOUT A POUND A DAY. THEY ALSOHAVE A SWEET LICK BUCKET. | ||
| Bobby Stolman New member Username: goatboy Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 172.132.56.204 Rating: N/A |
Hey Candy, Have seen and had that problem before as I have had in excess of 350 pregnantn dairy goats at once. It usually was a lack of selneium as well as a lack if a mineral salt block or looose minerals for them to get too. In addition I built a HOLDER out of PVC to keep baking soda in it for them to keep their rumens clear. If you are now at crisis point as I just got this post as I was out of the country, you might wanbt to contact HOEGGER Supply and buy their goat serum, for once I started using it on kids as well as moms I no longer had any problems. I think the baking soda will do the trick as it sounds like her rumen is not working righ, what are you feeding her?? What supplements is she getting?Let me know and we can work from there Hope it works oiut as I am in the begginning of birthing and its non stop 24/7 but am here to help,let me know, Bobby have been doing goats for over 20 years now. | ||
| (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 70.158.112.162 Rating: N/A |
I haven't taken her temp, I'm at work right now, I won't be able to check her again till this evening, but she has not been crying, there has been no change in feed, I haven't noticed a nasal discharge or labored breathing. My husband feeds in the mornings and he said he has noticed this foam on her mouth on and off for about 2 weeks. in other words, sometimes its there, sometimes not. It's strange, I hope there's not some slow killer inside her. And I agree about Maggie, she has helped me many times before also. We are very lucky to have someone like her to turn to. | ||
| Barbara and Barry Neiderhiser New member Username: barbbarry Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 206.74.43.14 Rating: N/A |
Candy, Take her temperature. Does she have any swelling on her left flank, is she crying? If so this may be bloat. Has there been any change in feed? Foaming can also be due to a respiratory problem. Does she have a nasal discharge or labored breathing? These are some things to look for to determine if she is having problems or not. You mention that there are no other symptoms, so it may be that she is stressed. Just my thoughts on this. I would report on her temperature, and any other signs- normal goat and unusual to help others with giving you guidance. Maggie has been so helpful, her direction saved one of our does. | ||
| Candy (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 70.158.112.162 Rating: N/A |
Hi everyone, I have a 3 year old boer doe, she is 4 months pregnant, & she has had foam on her mouth for about 3 days now. She seems pretty normal besides that. I wormed her with Ivermectin on 12/31/2005 at 1cc per 30 pounds. She weighs 165 pounds. Anyone have any ideas, I'v never seen this before. I don't want to lose her or her kids to something I'm not familiar with. Thanks Candy |