CntryBoy777
Herd Master
I would like to start this thread on this topic for all of us unexperienced and beginning goat owners. So, I would like to stick to the topic on this one and if there are any "Side Issues" or comments that arise, please take them to a journal page, and resist the temptation to post here....Thanks in advance.
First off, my problem with the hoof trimming youtube videos is the fact that most seem to have their best behaved goat, and regularly trimmed hooves that are shown. Also, there are usually 2-3 people there to handle the goat when issues arise. There never seems to be any evaluation of the hoof, or as to where to cut to...how deep...to acquire a properly aligned hoof. No, it isn't rocket science, but some of us lack any experienced mentor around that will devout their time to a new caring owner. I don't want to subject mine to my trial and error method, because I don't even know enough to ask the right question. I will post pics of my 3's hooves, and any that care to do so, are welcomed to post either for evaluation, or for a visual as to what is being explained. Please keep any rude or crude comments to yourself, because we all need to learn and not to blast another that may not know any better. It will encourage others to participate with the least amount of embarrassment. I have broad shoulders and thick skin, but another may not, so be helpful and understanding as to any instruction.
Okay, the pics I got today are not the best, but will get better ones tomorrow.
First up is Comet, he is having a problem with his front left hoof, and I have trimmed it where it curls under with growth, but with the dampness and his activity it has split and is notched just behing the toe.....
...I think of it as a fingernail split into the quick, but I am unsure about how much I can take off to even it up without doing damage and creating another problem. It has to be sore, because he limps a bit on it, but when startled will run. His rears are uneven, but the edges are not terrible underneath the hoof, as they are worn down fairly well.....
...his feet are not square tho and need a better trimming job for sure, but there again, how? Any assistance and instruction on this would be greatly appreciated.....
I was corresponding with @Southern by choice on this and she thought starting a thread on it was a good idea.
First off, my problem with the hoof trimming youtube videos is the fact that most seem to have their best behaved goat, and regularly trimmed hooves that are shown. Also, there are usually 2-3 people there to handle the goat when issues arise. There never seems to be any evaluation of the hoof, or as to where to cut to...how deep...to acquire a properly aligned hoof. No, it isn't rocket science, but some of us lack any experienced mentor around that will devout their time to a new caring owner. I don't want to subject mine to my trial and error method, because I don't even know enough to ask the right question. I will post pics of my 3's hooves, and any that care to do so, are welcomed to post either for evaluation, or for a visual as to what is being explained. Please keep any rude or crude comments to yourself, because we all need to learn and not to blast another that may not know any better. It will encourage others to participate with the least amount of embarrassment. I have broad shoulders and thick skin, but another may not, so be helpful and understanding as to any instruction.
Okay, the pics I got today are not the best, but will get better ones tomorrow.
First up is Comet, he is having a problem with his front left hoof, and I have trimmed it where it curls under with growth, but with the dampness and his activity it has split and is notched just behing the toe.....
...I think of it as a fingernail split into the quick, but I am unsure about how much I can take off to even it up without doing damage and creating another problem. It has to be sore, because he limps a bit on it, but when startled will run. His rears are uneven, but the edges are not terrible underneath the hoof, as they are worn down fairly well..... ...his feet are not square tho and need a better trimming job for sure, but there again, how? Any assistance and instruction on this would be greatly appreciated.....I was corresponding with @Southern by choice on this and she thought starting a thread on it was a good idea.
