One Fine Acre - 2023 4H Steer Project Update

[luvmypets]

Still Jealous

 

[OneFineAcre]

Boys are doing great
Forgot to mention they had horn buds when they were born and they are growing every day
Looks like we are disbudding this weekend

 

[goatgurl]

disbudding... my least favorite job in the goat world!!

 

[OneFineAcre]

disbudding... my least favorite job in the goat world!!

X10

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Amen...looks like I'll be doing it this weekend also...

 

[Fullhousefarm]

Aw, congrats! So far with all our boys I've always consoled myself that at least they were all twins and not singles! They are super cute.

 

[Southern by choice]

Which one are you liking better so far?
They sure are cute, love that band!

 

[OneFineAcre]

Which one are you liking better so far?
They sure are cute, love that band!

Weird 3 generations all with the white band
We aren't keeping either of them
Not sure yet if we will sell any of them as bucks
Probably not unless someone contacts us who really wants one
Although it does appear that Clara Belle is very similar to her mom

 

[OneFineAcre]

Has anyone ever had a dry doe get mastitis?
This is our first case of mastitis ever
She's been dry for over two months
We have a sample to get a culture done but no question it's mastitis
I've got some pictures I'll post when I can
We milked out the fluids and gave an antibiotic teat infusion
No fever so hopefully we caught in time

 

[Goat Whisperer]

No, that is strange. I know it can happen but its not something I usually think about. What symptoms is she showing? Maybe give her some tomorrow next time you go to dry her up?

Sorry you are dealing with this. Hopefully it wont be to bad and doesn't damage her udder.

Mastitis SUCKS