doodlelover
Exploring the pasture
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In a previous thread, I mentioned the momma goat, Lucy, has a spot on the top of her head that has this white flaky stuff on it. I can't tell from comparing pictures online if these are eggs or dry skin or what...I have not seen a single bug on her, though and not a bug or these flakes/eggs on her babies. Also, at the base, it almost looks like it is caked and there are a couple cracks....like it's layers of dead skin on her scalp? I don't want to damage her skin by trying to scrape it off, but I don't want to leave it, either. Somebody that has goats told me to try baby oil or bag balm to moisten the skin first, good or bad idea? I came across pictures and videos of bot flys (which I didn't know about before now, yuk!) when I was looking at the different pictures skin issues with goats, so any reassurance it is NOT those would be great, too! lol