soft goat feet

[the funny farm6615]

we got a small nanny that we got at a day old and bottle fed. we have been putting her outside during the day and it has been realy wet, and her feet are starting to get soft, like rubbery. i would keep her in more but at 3 mos. she mountain climbs the furniture. and if i lock her in her shed she crys and wont eat or drink. our older nanny is fine. what should i do?

 

[aggieterpkatie]

She'll probably be fine. Just make sure she's not constantly in mud or she might get foot scald or foot rot.

 

[glenolam]

I agree, she's probably fine. Do you just have the two goats (one older, 1 3 mos)? If so, you might want to keep her with your older goat permanently now. She's old enough to fend for herself and needs to be introduced to your herd. The more you bring her back inside, then back outside, the more she'll need to re-learn where it is she's supposed to live. The crying will eventually stop, but can be heartbreaking in the process!

 

[the funny farm6615]

she doesnt like the older goat. should i just leave her out there, that is where she is when she is out.