Goat Thread!

[HipMystic]

Hey goat lovers, I don't know how many of you are over on the sister site BackYard Herds but I could really use a good, experienced goat caretaker/breeder with a few questions today please. Mom was a tad earlier than expected by a few days and also rejected so I'm running around trying to find answers as best as I can:
Navel dip question - and - Photo thread asking about head shape

I’m not on Backyard Herds yet, but I can try to answer your question here if you’d like
For a navel dip, I take the 10% iodine and just mix it with water, I usually fill a pc cup or very small container with water, and pour in iodine until the mixture is almost as dark as the iodine. You only have to do this if the navel/cord are still wet though, if they’re already dry you don’t have to
The head is very round, but Boer goats tend to have very round heads when they’re born, so I’d say he’s ok

 

[HomesteaderWife]

@QuailQueen75 - thank you for your input! I did get chlorohexidine on it as soon as I could but I don't have much so when reapplying I will have to use the iodine solution. I did wonder if it was indeed the Boer in his lines that gave him the "roman nose" type appearance. He just had his second feeding and is doing well and going potty so I am thankful for that. Thanks for your help again

 

[HipMystic]

@QuailQueen75 - thank you for your input! I did get chlorohexidine on it as soon as I could but I don't have much so when reapplying I will have to use the iodine solution. I did wonder if it was indeed the Boer in his lines that gave him the "roman nose" type appearance. He just had his second feeding and is doing well and going potty so I am thankful for that. Thanks for your help again

You’re welcome, glad he’s doing well!

 

[TJAnonymous]

I'm almost CERTAIN my goat is in labor!

 

[TJAnonymous]

She picked the dirtiest corner of the stall with no straw and won't move...

 

[HipMystic]

She picked the dirtiest corner of the stall with no straw and won't move...

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How exciting! They always choose the most inconvenient areas lol
I usually wait until they settle in, and then add some extra straw or even a towel on the ground right behind them
Good luck!

 

[TJAnonymous]

How exciting! They always choose the most inconvenient areas lol
I usually wait until they settle in, and then add some extra straw or even a towel on the ground right behind them
Good luck!

That's what I did... Luckily I was able to minimize the mess.

 

[TJAnonymous]

We got a little boy (black) and a little girl (brown) around noon today!

 

[HipMystic]

We got a little boy (black) and a little girl (brown) around noon today!

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What cuties! Congrats!

 

[HipMystic]

Ralphie and Reagan go to their new home tomorrow! Rune doesn’t have a home lined up yet, so I’m not sure if he’s going in the buck pen or staying with mom for awhile longer He’s getting wethered either way, I just don’t think I want to start 2x day milking yet

Ralphie and Reagan

Rune