Baby buckling...

[BlueMoonFarms]

Do you have a goat mentor that can come help you with the hooves (other than your vet)? You can use a file (get one at the hardware store) to work on the heels. It'll be time consuming but you'll be less likely to go to the quick that way. The toe and any overlap need to be taken off a little at a time with a nice sharp pair of shears.

eta: Looking at the pics above...he's walking on his heels on a couple of feet, so working on the heels is important to bring his feet back to proper conformation. Get your self a file and work the heel like you're filing your nails, setting down the foot every so often to check the foot. The bottom of the foot and the coronary band (hairline at hoof) should be parallel.

I am afraid not. I was able to get someone off of craigslist to come out and show me how to use my disbudding equipment but they live over an hour away. I was super grateful they came out to help...
I just purchased a file after i read this post so i'll get on that tomorrow and then post pictures of the work. Maybe the combined assistance of online people will help me with the hoof trimming.
Fingers crossed the quick has receded since the last trim!

 

[elevan]

Wishing you the best!

 

[BlueMoonFarms]

Ok, so what do you guys think of his hooves now? I bled each hoof so they are certinly down as far as I can take them at the moment.

 

[hilarie]

Theodore Roosevelt was a sickly child who almost died multiple times. He grew up to be a Rough Rider. Cooper will prevail because he's loved and well cared for - and it doesn't matter if he's small - I have a feeling he'll have perfectly good sperm!

 

[elevan]

Aw, I'm sorry you caused him to bleed

He is standing on his feet in a much better position now though. This will help both his legs and his feet problems.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

His feet do look better!

He has really grown! He is going to be a pretty boy!

 

[BlueMoonFarms]

Aw, I'm sorry you caused him to bleed

He is standing on his feet in a much better position now though. This will help both his legs and his feet problems.

Oh wonderful! So i did them correctly this time around?

His feet do look better!

He has really grown! He is going to be a pretty boy!

Hasn't he? Hes nice and fat to
I am so glad his feet look better, I wasn't sure if I had done them correctly or not. Glad they are fine

 

[Goat Whisperer]

I know! He is a hunk!

I just looked at the first pics you posted back in feb.... WOW he has really grown! He is looking really good

In a few more months you will not even recognize him!

 

[elevan]

Oh wonderful! So i did them correctly this time around?

Yep, they are looking much more correct.
Just keep them maintained now and he should be good!

 

[BlueMoonFarms]

I thought you would all enjoy a happy update for once

Guess who had fun outside in the yard for the very first time?