Still learning...while trying to control this addiction!!

[Dogma]

Thank you all for your help... The new kids came on a diet of "sweet feed" which was grain, cracked corn and BOSS.. I feed the older goats Noble Goat.. So I mixed their feed they came with in with the Noble goat.. I'm out of their food...should I mix in the cracked corn and BOSS with the Noble goat, or switch to a different brand/feed?! Maybe i am using the wrong terms.. Is grain/feed different?! There is so much to learn!! And I appreciate all of your help. I'm feeling overwhelmed!! But will continue to read and research. Is there an article on what to watch for?! Symptoms of UC? A specific brand?! Medicated feed for boys?! Thank you

 

[Goat Whisperer]

If you are going to keep them on a feed, I would keep them on the un-medicated noble goat pellets, no sweet feed. It already has AC in it and if you feed the manna pro goat minerals that has it as well. If you aren't feeding the minerals mentioned, go look at the bag and see if it has any in it, many goat mineral contains the AC.

I will send you a a few articles when I'm able. It can be hard doing it off the mobile site so it might be later.

I generally try to stay off the BOSS subject on this forum, people can get vicious about it

BOSS is very bad for bucks and wethers! The C: Ph is way out of range and is probably the most likely thing that would give your boys UC. People talk about the grain causing UC, but I never see UC caused by a well balanced feed with AC added to it. Why? Because it was formulated to prevent UC!

I have seen this over the years, people don't want to feed the boys in fear of getting UC but never look of the C: P of the hay or the "treats". People always forget these 2 things until the goat is already sick with UC.

 

[Dogma]

If you are going to keep them on a feed, I would keep them on the un-medicated noble goat pellets, no sweet feed. It already has AC in it and if you feed the manna pro goat minerals that has it as well. If you aren't feeding the minerals mentioned, go look at the bag and see if it has any in it, many goat mineral contains the AC.

I will send you a a few articles when I'm able. It can be hard doing it off the mobile site so it might be later.

I generally try to stay off the BOSS subject on this forum, people can get vicious about it

BOSS is very bad for bucks and wethers! The C: Ph is way out of range and is probably the most likely thing that would give your boys UC. People talk about the grain causing UC, but I never see UC caused by a well balanced feed with AC added to it. Why? Because it was formulated to prevent UC!

I have seen this over the years, people don't want to feed the boys in fear of getting UC but never look of the C: P of the hay or the "treats". People always forget these 2 things until the goat is already sick with UC.

They have manna pro minerals free choice and baking soda. I will read my noble goat bag. I didn't think it said medicated but will look into it. I appreciate the help. I love them and don't want to harm them. I have them quarantined in the barn so they won't be out to browse for another few weeks. I must run decals and get them vet checked. Just a nervous mommy.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

If you want the AC to work, take away that baking soda! It will make the AC ineffective.

If the bag says it medicated it will be for cocci.

 

[Dogma]

If you want the AC to work, take away that baking soda! It will make the AC ineffective.

If the bag says it medicated it will be for cocci.

Oh ok. Ill remove the baking soda!!!

 

[Dogma]

Update...
The vet was out, says everyone looks great!!! All fecal samples clean!!! Started the thin goat on zinc for a week. I'm one happy goat momma.

 

[Latestarter]

Sweet! Any new additions to the herd? Can you share some pic updates pls?

 

[Dogma]

Sweet! Any new additions to the herd? Can you share some pic updates pls?

No new additions since the babies three weeks ago Lol. They are so wonderful.

 

[Dogma]

 

[Ferguson K]