77Herford Farm Zoo Journal Moving

[redtailgal]

I am glad that you got it figured out and things are looking up.......please keep us posted.

 

[Livinwright Farm]

W O W !

(1) That there was that much in the way of natural & chemical toxins in the hay...
& (2) That the guy is willing to pay you market value for the wethers you lost because of his hay! That is just so awe striking that someone is actually willing to do that now-a-days.

I am sorry that you are having to put more of them down, that is just so heart breaking, but at least you know what the reasons for them being ill are/were.


Are you giving warm or cool water & electrolytes? the warm water will be absorbed faster, and when you are giving the electrolytes you definitely want them to get as much as possible to help them flush their systems of the toxins.(I'm sure you already know that though)

I wouldn't give them any kaolin pectin if they are scouring, cause where you know it is toxin related, you want them to expel as much of the toxins as possible... Thinking about it, it might be a bit more costly, but if you could just let the scours run their course and have the remaining boys put on IV fluids to keep them hydrated... so their bodies can just focus on kicking every last toxin to the curb... Something to bring up to the vet if you are willing though...

 

[77Herford]

W O W ! [url]http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-shocked007.gif[/url]

(1) That there was that much in the way of natural & chemical toxins in the hay...
& (2) That the guy is willing to pay you market value for the wethers you lost because of his hay! That is just so awe striking that someone is actually willing to do that now-a-days.

I am sorry that you are having to put more of them down, that is just so heart breaking, but at least you know what the reasons for them being ill are/were.


Are you giving warm or cool water & electrolytes? the warm water will be absorbed faster, and when you are giving the electrolytes you definitely want them to get as much as possible to help them flush their systems of the toxins.(I'm sure you already know that though)

I wouldn't give them any kaolin pectin if they are scouring, cause where you know it is toxin related, you want them to expel as much of the toxins as possible... Thinking about it, it might be a bit more costly, but if you could just let the scours run their course and have the remaining boys put on IV fluids to keep them hydrated... so their bodies can just focus on kicking every last toxin to the curb... Something to bring up to the vet if you are willing though...

Well since its not cold enough outside, the water is probably cool. It seems like the Nubian's are tougher as less died and they seem to be recovering faster. The Boers took the most losses and seemed to have the worst symtoms. I would use IV's on my higher valued items. I know many of my readers are Goat ladies but I'm raising the wethers from just weaned to meat. My Dairy Does I would IV up in a minute as they have a long term production value.

 

[Ms. Research]

Glad to hear you got things figured out.

K

 

[Queen Mum]

Sounds like your hay guy is a stand up fella. He's a keeper in my book. Every farmer has a bad moment like that and his heart must have just sunk when he heard the news.

As for your loss, I'm really sorry to hear it. What a bummer! I hope your goats are back on their feed quickly. Fortunately their rumens work pretty fast to clear out the gunk so if you can keep them eating and drinking water, you should have them back up to speed pretty quick.

Thank God for probios!

 

[77Herford]

Yes, Probios are wonderful. The Nubians are perking up today, though still not 100 percent. The Boers are a mixture of coming around to nibbling hay I put out.
Yesterday we completely mucked the Wether's shelter and sanitized everything. Now we the humans aren't feeling well.

"When it rains, it pours."

P.S
Its actually raining cold rain right now.

 

[redtailgal]

Humans need electrolytes too, acidophilus instead of probios, rest and a good movie.

 

[Livinwright Farm]

Humans need electrolytes too, acidophilus instead of probios, rest and a good movie.

chubbydog811 would probably just go ahead and eat some Probios! Sorry Sarah, I had to say it! you know I love you to bits!

 

[77Herford]

Huh, whatever. Feeling alot better with a long nap. The wife and I snuggled for a few hours of giggles and some good sleeping.
Cold rainy day, animals for the most part are under their shelters.
Just checked on the Wethers and everyone was at the hay chomping away. Most of pooping good with little pellet piles, lol.

On a much better note I forgot to say I was able to actually ride Cassie. It was a bit bumpy and crazy but I'm happy.
The little Saanen buck is doing well with his foster mom. I NEED names for these does. The snobby British Alpine and the Aloof French Alpine.

 

[Livinwright Farm]

Huh, whatever. Feeling alot better with a long nap. The wife and I snuggled for a few hours of giggles and some good sleeping.
Cold rainy day, animals for the most part are under their shelters.
Just checked on the Wethers and everyone was at the hay chomping away. Most of pooping good with little pellet piles, lol.

On a much better note I forgot to say I was able to actually ride Cassie. It was a bit bumpy and crazy but I'm happy.
The little Saanen buck is doing well with his foster mom. I NEED names for these does. The snobby British Alpine and the Aloof French Alpine.

Glad you & wife and the wethers are feeling better.

How about Victoria for the snob, and Monet(meaning solitary) for the aloof alpine?