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     Theresa Chandler New member Username: tchandler6 Post Number: 65 Registered: 08-2005 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Maggie. I have wormed her well, so worms should not be the problem. I will try the probios and B complex; then if all else fails call the vet. Thanks again. It may not hurt for me to take in a fecal sample for a check, though, just to be sure I'm not dealing with worms. | ||
| Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 634 Registered: 07-2005  Rating: N/A |
Maybe have a vet check her teeth. If she has a tooth abscess or has a point jabbing into her jaw when she chews that will put her off. Be sure she is not wormy (check her lower inner eyelids for color and signs of anema). Being wormy will put them off feed and make them pick. Older goats tend to be prone to parasites. Giving a probiotic may help increase her appetite as will giving B Complex. Neither of these will hurt and may help. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Theresa Chandler New member Username: tchandler6 Post Number: 63 Registered: 08-2005 Rating: N/A |
Maggie, Sadly nothing I have tried with the grain feeding is helping. I tried moistening the pellets, but she wouldn't even touch it. I also have tried the soupy oatmeal; no luck there either. Any other ideas? She picks at grass and hay, so hopefully she is eating enough to keep her alive. I always like to grain feed though. | ||
| Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 631 Registered: 07-2005 Rating: N/A |
Let me know how it goes. Feedback really helps you know! Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Theresa Chandler New member Username: tchandler6 Post Number: 61 Registered: 08-2005 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Maggie, I will give it a try with moistening the pellets. | ||
| Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 626 Registered: 07-2005 Rating: N/A |
Yes they can lose their teeth when they get older. the teeth can also become very worn down. She may also have a poor bite resulting in points being worn onto her teeth and may benefit from having some dental work done, filing down those points like they do for horses. Since you are feeding a pelleted feed try moistening the pellets. We did this for one of our seniors and it worked great. They get the feed they are used to but easier to chew. We just put in enough water to make the pellets fall apart (about 1/4 to 1/3 the amount of water to feed). We also made a special feeding stall away from the other pushy goats where granny could eat in peace. She soon learned this was her special place. She is still with us at 15 and a half years old and going strong (as granny goats go). Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Theresa Chandler New member Username: tchandler6 Post Number: 60 Registered: 08-2005 Rating: N/A |
Hello, I have a 12 year old (?) or thereabouts, alpine nanny. This past week she has been dropping feed from the side of her mouth when she eats. She only eats a small amount of the pelleted feed, I don't know if it is because she gets aggravated maybe. I gave her an oatmeal/water mixture this a.m. and p.m. but she really doesn't like it that well. Does anyone know why she is doing this? Do they lose their teeth when they get up in years? Also, what is the correct amounts of oatmeal to water that would be a good consistency to try to give her that she may find to her taste? Any info will be appreciated as to how I can help my old granny goat be able to eat and get her nourishment. She is near and dear to us here on the farm, as she was our very first goat that we owned. We have sold many of our herd, but refuse to see her be sold, because we know what would happen to her, because of her age. Summer (the goat) has been with us for about 10 years. |