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The bleach won’t kill the grass? I’m glad to know that! I actually bleached and scrubbed their shelter just because, apparently that was the right thing to do. I know a vet would send for testing, but I don’t have a vet. Makes it a bit more difficult at times like this. But you learn to swim...

Okay. The femacha scores are still really bad for my goats. One is worse actually. I’ll try to get pictures later today and see if someone on here can check what I’m seeing. I picked up fenbendazole at the feedstore yesterday, I need to double check safety and all, but I was thinking at...

Okay, found the lab and called them. 2 tbs per sample and ice packs for overnight shipping. I think I’ll test the worst one and one other to see what we’ve got going on overall. Lady on the phone was super helpful and put me on the top of the stack, so should get those results quickly. I never...

The lovely things we do for our animals. I’ve never had mine sick like this, So I’m still figuring out how to proceed. Thank you so much for the help.

Okay. Easy enough 😂. Now to get them to cooperate. It’s directly to the state lab if that makes a difference. A assume I just sticker and label the baggies? Do I need ice or anything in the box?

I don’t know if it could be lung worm. Weirdest part is his lungs were completely clear until death. No rattle, shake, crackle. Nothing. It was all in his throat and nose. I’ve been struggling with parasites all winter, so I’m assuming that too. That’s why my remaining are on a dry lot and...

I just caught up on your journal. Wow, you have done so much. I can’t wait to see where you go in the future. That 25 acres sounds closer to your speed!

Unfortunately he passed away this morning. I took a postmortem blood sample, y’all it was scary. His blood was pink pink. I have one other goat with symptoms, got more ivermectin from my friend for her and am waiting for paste, should be here Monday. How long does injectable ivermectin last? I...

Is nutridrench different than electrolyte solution? Oh, I also added a calcium supplement. It’s made for does right before and after labor, but I figured it couldn’t hurt, right. I do not have any la200 I’m afraid. Is there anything I can do for the worm toxins? I injected because my thinking...

So, I have a sick goat and wanted to record what I’m doing for him. In all honesty I don’t expect him to make it. But I want to document what I’m doing to see if anyone has suggestions or maybe it can help someone. To start, my goat is a mixed breed. I suspect he has boer, the people we got him...

Bucks can also try to nurse the does. Plus, one buck will wear out one doe. I would suggest looking at getting a second doe or whether, that way when you need to separate mom and baby the buck won’t be lonely. I usually prefer three to two though, on the off chance someone dies you’re not in...

Oh wow! That’s really good to keep in mind.

If windex doesn’t work this is a really neat trick I found too.

Awesome!

I so just want to be outside right now!

Absolutely, any citrus oil. It’s not strictly necessary, but I’ve found it helps a little and smells good.

White vinegar, isopropyl alcohol 50/50 and a few drops of orange oil. I don’t do shows, but for my at home birds it kills mites instantly and dries fairly quick with the alcohol.

That sounds like an absolutely miserable day. I am so sorry. I know she had a good life with you, and you did the best for her all the way to the end.

Hmm, I’m more hoping to stitch skin than mend brains. But, if you ever drop in on my rounds I’d be happy to practice ivs! 🤣🤣 they make everything better. Including the brain! Am I selling anyone to be my practice dummy yet?

At least the hay bale didn’t step on anyone or bite them, that could have gone really bad.