help with raising body condition (pics added 1.21 7/25/2011)

[redtailgal]

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[Ariel301]

They don't look terrible, but they could probably have a little more fat on them. Their coats look good. No need to be ashamed, they're not that bad. I think partially what you are seeing is just how they are built, they may never be as "pretty" to look at as champion show goats, but they don't look unhealthy to me at all.

 

[20kidsonhill]

They don't look 75% boer/nubian to me. Look at how short their ears are. I would say they look pretty good for what ever breed/breeds they are. Maybe could use a little more finish, but it is so hard to tell, if you don't know exactly what their parents looked like.
You said they are 6 months old?

I am not as good with my breeds as others on here, but I am guessing some dwarf of some kind in them, giving them the short ears and smaller frames.

Plus they have a pretty big slope on their rear-end which always takes away from their appearance when you are comparing them to champions. that is a confirmation problem and nothing you can do about it.

They are cute, and have a nice glossy look to their hair coats, your pasture looks very nice. I wouldn't make any apologies for them, but if you are wanting more a show quality meat goat type you will have to add a couple more to your farm.

 

[DonnaBelle]

They look very nice to me. They may not be show goats but who cares about that???

Everyone can't look like Angelina Jolie either.

If they've got all that brouse and all that pasture, they are certainly in good surroundings.

When we went to Mexico we saw a lot of goats grazing on what looked like to me "plain dirt."

Supposedly they are very healthy because of the lack of worms.

DonnaBelle

 

[aggieterpkatie]

Uh, I really don't think they need to gain any weight. Their bony protrusions (like hooks and pins) look to have a good cover over them.

 

[Chicos Mama]

Perhaps try adding some calf-manna to their feed. I have been using it here in Arizona with great results!

And my goaties love the licorice smell...hmmm...I love licorice....mabey juuuust a taste.... ok, nevermind

 

[redtailgal]

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[redtailgal]

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[20kidsonhill]

oh oh oh

Check out this thread :

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=137774#p137774

Look at Gypsy! She looks like Socrates..........wonder if THAT is the dwarf breed? Same size ears too!

I just love this forum!

Yup that is what I was thinking.

 

[Beekissed]

I've experienced increased nutrient absorption and consequent weight gain in a milk cow and in a lamb after using UP/ACV:Raw honey: Garlic juice: water bolus. The lamb just packed on pounds after that! I would guess that the probiotics of the vinegar and the immunity boost of the garlic and raw honey caused not only parasite removal but better digestion from a recultured bowel.