By Deb Haines Part 1 ….. A Normal Goat Birth There are three stages of the kidding process. Stage one is the preparatory stage. During this stage, the kid should rotate into the upright position and the cervix will start to dilate. The doe will become restless as her uterus starts to contract. This stageContinue reading “Normal Goat kid Birth”
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Meds to stay away from
Metronidazole, Ronidazole, Tinidazole and any -zole antiprotozoal medication. They are illegal to use in food producing species in the United States and carry a lifetime egg withdrawal if used. The FDA considers ALL poultry a food producing species, even if you consider them “pets”. This is PROHIBITED for both male and female birds of ALL food producing animals:Continue reading “Meds to stay away from”
Flouroquinolones (Baytril)
By Becky Salinger A word about why Baytril (enrofloxacin) and all other flouroquinolones are banned for use in poultry in the US. It is illegal for any veterinarian to prescribe any flouroquinolone for any chicken, duck etc. Yes it works, yes it sucks- but it’s for the greater good. Sadly or surprisingly a lot ofContinue reading “Flouroquinolones (Baytril)”
Sevin Dust: What To Know
Sevin Dust, most Doktor Doom, and any pesticides not labeled for poultry, including all the topical flea and tick meds labeled for cats and dogs, all are illegal in the USA. Pesticides have no allowable off-label usage per the EPA. They must be directly labeled for poultry and the application directions must be followed toContinue reading “Sevin Dust: What To Know”
Diatomaceous Earth (DE): What To Know
In collaboration with Allie Krapiec Using diatomaceous earth (DE) in chicken dust baths is common, but it has real risks for both chickens and humans, especially depending on the type and how it’s applied. Diatoms are single-celled algae that inhabit streams, lakes, oceans and other waterways. Fossilized diatoms, whose cell walls are made of silica,Continue reading “Diatomaceous Earth (DE): What To Know”
Blu-Kote: What To Know
Blu-Kote/Red-Kote, scarlet oil OR similar products are harsh on wounds, damage tissue and slow healing. They are mainly rubbing alcohol and we all know how great that feels on small cut, let alone a gaping wound. They delay healing because it damages healthy tissue due to the high alcohol content. These are NOT regulated byContinue reading “Blu-Kote: What To Know”
Lice And How to Treat
By Deb Haines Lice are divided into two main groups: The Anoplura (sucking lice) and Mallophaga (chewing or biting lice). Biting lice have chewing mouth parts and feed on particles of hair, scabs and skin exudations. Sucking lice pierce the host’s skin and draw blood. Louse-infested animals may be recognized by their dull, matted coatContinue reading “Lice And How to Treat”
Toxic/harmful plants to goats and sheep
by Deb Haines AZALEA — ( Rhododendron Indica): Azalea Toxicity in Goats. Serious poisoning, even death can result. Azaleas can be toxic to goats, and even a small amount of the plant’s foliage can result in poisoning. The poisoning may be from an animal “browsing” among the azalea or occasionally, poisoning occurs due to well-Continue reading “Toxic/harmful plants to goats and sheep”
Hair loss around the eyes
by Ken Brown DVM “Why does my goat have hair loss around her eyes?” Let’s first consider hair in general and how and why it grows the way it grows. When there is a mucus membrane (a moist area) there is no hair naturally, so the edge of an eyelid is not going to have hair.Continue reading “Hair loss around the eyes”
Goat Kid Tips : Winter and Cold kids
By Deb Haines Winter can be stressful to goats and other livestock, Wind chills and prolonged cold increases their need for shelter, food and water. Now is the time to prepare your farm and livestock for the cold, winter temperatures ahead. A thought out plan for your farm will prepare you for unexpected emergencies and willContinue reading “Goat Kid Tips : Winter and Cold kids”
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