First Hoof Trim

[Stacykins]

One thing that I like to do is trim often. I trim about every 6 weeks or so just so they dont get too bad. I never have to spend very long on any one foot, and so the goats do better (and my back hurts less).

The stand would be a tremendous help. I am planning to build that same one Queen Mum mentioned. eventualy. sigh, its on "the list".

Good luck.

Remember, take little bits off at a time to start with, you can get more aggressive as you learn.

I am gonna build that stand too for my goaties. I have the wood, actually, just don't have the space since winter means cars are in the garage, and I can't sprawl out with my tools all over and pull out the work bench. Fias Co Farms does ask for a small (optional) donation for those who use the stand plans, and I will definitely donate when I get around to building it. I figure since they are nice enough to make such a great stand plan available, a donation is worth it!

 

[Queen Mum]

It took me a couple hours to build mine. AND I did it outside on the back porch. The tools required were a saw, a power screwdriver a measuring tape and a drill. A jig saw helped. My cheap wood source was old pallets. I happened to have some that were made out of TEAK of all things. Boy is that stuff hard as a rock. But it washes well and really lasts. AND the wood was kind of precut for me to the right dimensions. (my stand came out kind of long but I have big goats)

 

[hcppam]

This is all good to know.