Cut a hoof too short

[CoffeeCow]

So... how long will my goat be sad and limpy? I quicked his front hoof, and he is not happy =/

 

[mama24]

He should be fine by tomorrow. lol. They're drama queens aren't they?

 

[Pearce Pastures]

Yeah, just give him a few days. The hoof will grow out a bit and toughen up.

 

[20kidsonhill]

some of them will take 2 or 3 days, but it happens sometimes. He will forgive you.

 

[Renegade]

Whenever you plan to trim always keep some Crazy Glue handy. If you quick one just put some glue on it and hold it a few seconds to let it dry. We do this on show goats all the time and they never take a lame step. The Crazy Glue seals the hoof so the nerve is not exposed and no dirt gets in.

Donna

 

[CoffeeCow]

Whenever you plan to trim always keep some Crazy Glue handy. If you quick one just put some glue on it and hold it a few seconds to let it dry. We do this on show goats all the time and they never take a lame step. The Crazy Glue seals the hoof so the nerve is not exposed and no dirt gets in.

Donna

good advice, we have some liquid bandaid that would probably do the trick, but it's a little late this time =/ I will know for next time. Thanks

 

[mama24]

Whenever you plan to trim always keep some Crazy Glue handy. If you quick one just put some glue on it and hold it a few seconds to let it dry. We do this on show goats all the time and they never take a lame step. The Crazy Glue seals the hoof so the nerve is not exposed and no dirt gets in.

Donna

That's a really good idea!

 

[mama24]

sorry, double post

 

[Straw Hat Kikos]

You can also use tea bags and spider/cob webs. If it is bleeding alot and nothing works get a carriage bolt and a propane torch. Heat the end of the bolt until it is glowing and cauterize it. That works great.

 

[jenlynn4]

just wanted to say...I hope the little darling gets better quickly. I'm going to pay someone to trim for me at least untill I get familiar with it. I would be so afaraid i'd do the same thing.