How to care for goats with coccidiosis?

[ksalvagno]

Yes, you can get rid of coccidia and the goat be fine.

 

[MrsCowher]

Yes, you can get rid of coccidia and the goat be fine.

I feel like an idiot. I misread everything you all were saying the past two days. I got home from the vet and called my husband who was at work. I was on the phone bawling because I thought my goats were dying.

GLORY GLORY!

 

[ksalvagno]

At least you understand it now. It is obvious that you care about your goats and want to do the best for your goats.

 

[ragdollcatlady]

As much concern as you have displayed for the well being of your goats, and the fact that you are clearly in for the long haul regardless of the outcome.....I would bet you have some very well cared for animals. I would be glad to have an owner that cared so much if I were an animal........

 

[GoatCrazyLady]

Mine just had their last dose of meds for this and all seem to be doing great! I was a wreck also. Hope your babies get well soon.

 

[WorthItFarms]

Do be aware that SOME strains of Coccidia can kill quickly. 90% of the time they get scours, sickly looking, and slowly go downhill - giving you time to act. But a few years ago, we lost a beautiful, otherwise healthy, bouncing doeling to Coccidia OVERNIGHT! She was fine when I fed at night and when I went out to feed in the morning, she was dead. Had to have a necropsy done to figure out what caused it. Only had about 3-6 inches of infected intestines, but it was enough.

Again, it rarely happens, but can. So be aware.

 

[MrsCowher]

I appreciate all of the kind words of encouragement. I love my goats dearly. I very much love that their house is on our front porch, so that's where they usually are. It makes me smile when they cry if I go inside.