misfitmorgan
Herd Master
It is not a legume so I would not think so. Who is bloating?
Baby with broken leg
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Zummerol
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I got back from fetching feed and the little man with the broken leg had a bloated belly again so did the little girl with him... she has never had a bloated belly before... just trying to rule out what could have caused it.. I did not feed them this morning bunny did and I'm trying to figure out what caused it... they not on grass they in a stall on teff so I can only put it down to the oat hay...any help would be great....
misfitmorgan
Herd Master
Any sudden change in diet can cause bloat. So if he was mainly eating say teff by his own free choice then decided he wanted all oat hay or vice vera that can cause it. If he decided he wanted all pellets today instead of hay that can cause it too. Goat will follow what other goats do so that could be the cause of the bloat. IF it is mild bloat you can just give them some baking soda in a dish or baking soda mixed with water in a drench.
Honestly not sure what else could have caused it from the set up you have.
Honestly not sure what else could have caused it from the set up you have.
B&B Happy goats
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I have syringed peanut oil (lots of it) into many blouted goats to help break down the gas, massaged the tummy while goats front legs are on your lap ( so goat is stretched out) up them , then get them moving or running to pass the gas...many vegetable oils will also work, also baking soda, ...got to get that gas out....somebody will give you more advice, but in a pinch this has worked for me...good luck with your kids, and see if you can find out if they possibly ate chicken feed, cracked corn or something else to cause the problem .
