Domestic/Farm Animals

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2012-02-10 Goats - re sick goat-s:

I would suggest continuing on penicillin regular at twice a day for several days for Crystal.  I generally never use the long lasting antibiotics - they just do not catch most infections or take care of

2012-02-10 Goats - Can I take them back outside?:

At a week old they probably could go to four feedings a day as long as they are eating well for you.  By 4 weeks of age if they are drinking some water and starting to nibble on hay you could push them

2012-02-10 Goats - Can I take them back outside?:

We generally keep our newborn kid goats in the house, in a pen or in dog carrier, for up to 2 weeks - then we move them to the garage in a small pen with a heat lamp for about another 2 weeks.  I would

2012-02-09 Goats - sick boer doe:

What is her temp?  Anything over 102.5 would indicate she has an infection, possibly a uterine infection.  Are the kids doing well - everyone eating well - I take it you are bottle feeding the kids now?

2012-02-08 Goats - vaccination:

Here is a link to a vaccination schedule: http://fiascofarm.com/goats/vac-schedule.htm    Like the folks at fiasco farm, I do not vaccinate my goats. Goat Health Care notes that you should vaccinate kids