Baby goat seems double jointed....need advice

[JonesLaneHomestead]

I just came in from checking on him, and the inside of both of his hind legs look like this right at the joint. Could it be from them bending the wrong way and it's causing rub marks?

 

[frustratedearthmother]

If he's rubbing himself raw like that it wouldn't hurt to use a light bandage. You could use some cotton for padding and hold it in place with a couple turns of vet wrap. I wouldn't make it tight, but just enough tension to hold it in place. Maybe some Neosporin before you bandage and change it pretty often. You don't want anything to fester and grow under there.

How's he doing other than the raw spots?

 

[JonesLaneHomestead]

If he's rubbing himself raw like that it wouldn't hurt to use a light bandage. You could use some cotton for padding and hold it in place with a couple turns of vet wrap. I wouldn't make it tight, but just enough tension to hold it in place. Maybe some Neosporin before you bandage and change it pretty often. You don't want anything to fester and grow under there.

How's he doing other than the raw spots?

I checked it this morning and the spots look like they are scabbed over. So far so good.

He is doing so much better! He is getting stronger and he is standing and nursing by himself. His brother is happy because he finally has someone to play with (apparently I am boring )

Thank you for all the suggestions and encouragement!

 

[Mini Horses]

Great report. It's scary to see first thing but, mostly good results. Glad he's coming along well.

 

[farmerjan]

 

[JonesLaneHomestead]

Not the best pictures (low light and active babies) but here's what his legs currently are like. So much better!

My sister named him Mr Wobble. It just stuck even if he isn't wobbly anymore.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh - he looks great! So glad it turned out well!