Baby buckling...

[BlueMoonFarms]

So, its looking like he has a Selenium deficiency :/ and its looking like i'm going to have the vet back out again. After this I really hope it will be the end of his issues, poor guy needs some good to happen now!!!

 

[SA Farm]

No Kidding! Poor little guy! You're so awesome taking such good care of him!

 

[BlueMoonFarms]

No Kidding! Poor little guy! You're so awesome taking such good care of him!

Its my assumption anyway. He keeps walking on his heels on the one back foot rather then his actual hoof. I'll know for sure after the vet gets back to me. Everything I am reading says selenium issues or genetic, and since hes been fine this whole time i'm assuming mineral issues :/

 

[2luv2farm]

Vet Rx worked well for my ND buckling that had a sporadic cough . It is great for any type of cold! Sending get well wishes your way!

 

[BlueMoonFarms]

Well the vet now thinks he has a loose tendon and that I have to go pick up some "oxytet (la200) shot".
Has anyone had or heard of a loose tendon in baby goats? is it genetic or just from the malnutrition?
I really hope its not genetic...

 

[hilarie]

Oh, the poor sweet thing....he's got a lovely face, though, and make no mistakes: the animals in our care know we love them and are pulling for them and that's worth a LOT in fight for him to get better. I suspect winding up with you will be the luckiest thing ever to happen to him - and maybe to you. It's a privilege to give back life. I would know.

 

[taylorm17]

He sounds a lot better. He is lucky to have you! Hopefully his leg gets better. I agree with you, the one looks a little smaller(the bow legged).

Edit- I didn't see the other 2 replies- I don't know if it is genetic or not. good luck.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

I did a search on it, this link came up. Good info.

Would love to see an update of him soon!

 

[BlueMoonFarms]

My vet is still leaning towards malnutrition as the cause since he appears low on a few other vitamins as well. I am really really really hoping the vets right since I wanted to use him as a breeding buck if he turned out alright so I really hope this ends up fixable and not a genetic thing that will get passed onto the kids.
His shot arrives tomorrow in the mail along with a selenium paste.
He is so hard to take pictures of lol, he is always wagging his little tail and rushing up to me so head shots are the only thing I can really get by myself. Hope you all don't mind, but i will follow up with some better side shots when my husband is awake.
This little guy is still nameless, we have gone through Stephen, thunder, Bugger, and Baby, but my DH does not like any of them :/
Hes begun talking recently to, hes been calling when ever we walk past and wagging his little tail at us. No clue why hes being so talkative all of a sudden I don't know but I think he just enjoys the extra belly rubs lol
As soon as he gets the shot I will let you all know how he does and if it helps his legs or not
Keep your fingers crossed!

 

[hilarie]

He looks like Nigel to me.
That, or Cooper.