PLEASE HELP! Sick Doeling

[partyfowl]

Hellol

I acquired 2 10 week old doelings 93/4 nubian 1/4 Toggenburg), 2 1/2 weeks ago, they were doing great, healthy, came from a fabulous farm. Dewormed, disbudded and vaccinated. I kept them on the same feeding routine and slowly added in free range as they did not free range.

2 days ago the 2 does ( Winney and Lilly) got out while we were gone, we were only gone for 3 hours, I came home and both girls were by the chicken coop eating the grass and weeds. They did make their way into the coop and ate some layer food, not all but some. Maybe a pound?? That night I did not give them any grain only alfalfa. and they both had 1 tsp of probios. Winney looks fine, but Lilly had pasty poo, and it sticks to her bottom.

They next day my 8 year old let them out and they "feed fed on chicken scratch" (corn, wheat, barley)

Today ,friday, Lilly will not eat! or drink! They have loose minerals, baking soda, fresh water and alfalfa available to them. Winney is fine,( a pig, actually) Lilly bottom is covered in poo. She looks very skinny.

It is now "the weekend" and I do not want to call a vet. I do not know what to do? Any thoughts?? Please help.

 

[Mea]

Baking soda... a teaspoon to a cup might be of some help. Pepto-Bismo sometimes is useful. If the stool is loose... it would be good to try and keep her hydrated.

Could You call the breeder for suggestions ??

 

[partyfowl]

Baking soda... a teaspoon to a cup might be of some help. Pepto-Bismo sometimes is useful. If the stool is loose... it would be good to try and keep her hydrated.

Could You call the breeder for suggestions ??

Should I put the baking soda in a syringe with h2o to get it in her?? she has no interest in it right now.

I talked to our goat lady and she said chicken food is poisionious to goats . That I should take away their grains, add probios.

 

[Roll farms]

Saying that chicken food is poisonous to goats isn't entirely accurate....Too MUCH chicken feed can be...a bite here and there...probably wouldn't be a blip on the radar....of course that depends on what's in it (medicated, etc.) but...IF it's the chicken feed, then it's more likely the amount they ate than the feed itself.

That being said...it sounds like securing the chicken feed so that the goats CANNOT get to it should be high on your list of priorities.

Have you taken her temp?

Had they had their 1st vaccine for CDT AND their booster 3-4 weeks later.

Did you take a look at her eyelids, to see if they're pale?

This time of year, it's also possible it could be coccidia.
It could even be entero if their immunity to it hasn't had time to build.

W/out testing you can't be SURE what the problem is...or how to treat it.

Again....With all that being said....I'd probably hit her w/ a B shot (2-3 cc), probiotics, DiMethox, and the baking soda mixed w/ H2O. I'd also put some vit/electrolytes in her water for a day or so as well. If it's hot where you are she's probably dehydrated.

Offer her hay but lay off any feed until her poop is normal...then reintroduce it gradually.

 

[()relics]

sounds like a case of coccidiosis to me....I would start both of them on 12.5%sulfadimethoxine at the dose rate of 3cc per 18# for 5 days, or any sulfa type drug you have will also work. If it is coccidiosis you will see results in a day or 2. Maybe take away all their feed concentrate and offer them all the hay they want free choice. Fresh water with an electrolite additive if you think they are really dehydrated. After a couple of days start with a probios routine to rebuild their stomach.
Every producer deals with coccidiosis at weaning time and you have the added stress of a new home and some new diet ingredients. I would start the treatment ASAP as a tough strain of coccidiosis will kill a young goat in a matter of a few days.

and she does it again

 

[partyfowl]

Thank you for your replys!!

Yes, both girls are current on their vaccines. I did look at her eye lids and they were pink, not pale at all. Also when I free choice her with hay, should I switch to an all grass hay or alfalfa hay, currently I do a 70/30 alfalfa/grass.

Thank you again!!

 

[Roll farms]

IMHO, that hay mix is 'hotter' than dairy kids need under normal conditions.

I leave ours on grass hay until they've freshened.

Sometimes you see one thing (them eating chicken feed) and assume that's the problem....but I really do think it could be cocci and would start treating them ASAP...

Seriously, Relics, I swear I don't do it on purpose...it's just that great minds think alike...