Feed the calf higher up off the ground, feed the goats in a pan/dish down low.
We have a Lamancha buckling with our Nigerian bucklings. The ND's get a feeder on the ground, the Lamancha has a bucket clipped high on the fence. It can be a hassle, but it worked for me (sold the Lamancha today).
For the first time in years, we are down to one Lamancha buck. Taipan was sold quite some time ago, and was picked up to live in MD last weekend. George left today and is going to live in western NC.
Monopoly (mini mancha) is sold and will be picked up soon. This leaves us with 1.5 mini...
Sounds like she is pregnant. Every goat is different so who knows how far along she is.
Start talking to your vets now. Maybe have an ultrasound done, and talk about the possibility of doing a C-section.
Talk to your vet about the lute.
Very sorry you are dealing with this :( No breeder should...
Here is a good example- both these goats are parasite free and coccidia free
The red goat was born in May the black goat February. We show both these goats, however they have very different body structures. They are both lamanchas, both does but from two different lines. Both healthy.
The other...
Why are you so rushed to have the goat wethered?
I found the CL ad and the goats look pretty healthy. One may be a little thin, but not starving by any means.
We had mini Nubians. As they get older you DO have to limit their feed intake. You certainly can't free feed them! See the doe in my...
Honestly, I would wait. Especially with Sparkle. She, IMO looks too immature to breed and doesn’t look to have the width throughout. Ideally, you want them to gain 10-15lbs a month. Their coats look extremely healthy and you take great care of your girls!!!
Every doe is different. Jane and...
As many of you know our LGD, Pete, had fallen very ill last month. There were many ups and downs. We didn't know if he would make it. Emergency vet visits, farm call, IV & SubQ fluids, blood sample after blood sample, you name it, we did it. It was touch and go but he survived! He lost a...