May 10, 2016 #1 Toby Baillon Chillin' with the herd Joined Apr 12, 2016 Messages 13 Reaction score 11 Points 41 Hi, I have noticed that my black nubian goat has black marks, like ink blots, on her tongue. Is this normal and does anyone have any comments/advice?
Hi, I have noticed that my black nubian goat has black marks, like ink blots, on her tongue. Is this normal and does anyone have any comments/advice?
May 10, 2016 #2 frustratedearthmother Herd Master Joined May 7, 2013 Messages 8,111 Reaction score 14,947 Points 623 I've never noticed. Now I'll have to go see if one of my goats will stick their tongue out so I can see.
I've never noticed. Now I'll have to go see if one of my goats will stick their tongue out so I can see.
May 10, 2016 #3 mysunwolf Herd Master Joined Nov 23, 2012 Messages 1,244 Reaction score 1,679 Points 343 Location Southwest Virginia It's usually just pigment! I've noticed it corresponds to skin color, so goats that are black and brown tend to have dark skin and sometimes darker spots on the tongue, lips, bellies, even udders and teats.
It's usually just pigment! I've noticed it corresponds to skin color, so goats that are black and brown tend to have dark skin and sometimes darker spots on the tongue, lips, bellies, even udders and teats.