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[elevan]

Oops.

Why are you hiding and what are you Oopsing?

 

[Roll farms]

I thought you'd already put it there when I posted and I just overlooked it.

If you did it afterward, then I take back my chair / oops.

 

[elevan]

Yep, I did it after

 

[happytraylz]

Thanks for all the great info! Exactly what I came here looking for, as I'm new to kidding..

 

[hcppam]

All so good to know!

 

[Roll farms]

I just updated / added new pics to the kidding page, if anyone wants to check it out.

http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=586-goats-kidding

 

[Pearce Pastures]

Very nice Roll!

 

[mariyajohnson01]

So you bought a baby goat.Now what?

If you didnt get it from a breeder, one of the first things you should do is find a goat mentor (local breeder, preferably with knowledge about the breed you have) or a good, goat-savvy veterinarian locally.

 

[NaturesPace]

I would like some info on shots to give the doe. Also, when to vaccinate the kids and what those shots are. De-worming?

 

[elevan]

I would like some info on shots to give the doe. Also, when to vaccinate the kids and what those shots are.

Vaccinations

CD&T - Administered SQ

Pregnant Does: 3-6weeks before kidding

Kids: Mama vaccinated as above – kid first is 4-5 wks of age - Booster 3-4 weeks later

Kids: Mama not vaccinated as above- First at 1 wk of age - Booster 3-4 wks later

De-Worming?

De-worming should be on an as needed basis only with a fecal or FAMACHA score to back it up.
It should not be done as a preventative.