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Hair loss on base of ears, bridge of nose, back of legsHi there! I am new to this group and so happy to be here! I live in rainy Bellingham, WA and have two wethers - Mr. Brown & Al - that a… Started by Taylor Cameron |
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yesterday Reply by Taylor Cameron |
Sudden drop in milk production/appetiteI have a 2-year-old first freshener that I'm milking. She's at 156 days. Her normal morning milk weight has been between 1#4oz and 1#2oz fo… Started by Naomi D'Andrea |
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Jan 8 Reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle |
Symptoms of mitesMy 9 month old wether has lost hair around his eyes and the bridge of his nose. He also has crusty sores on his ears and maybe a few around… Started by Leslie Honcoop |
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Jan 6 Reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle |
Copper? Zinc? Selenium?I’m seeing symptoms in my goats that I believe to be mineral related. However I’m not sure which mineral(s) if it is indeed a mineral issue… Started by Maggie |
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Jan 6 Reply by Maggie |
Cold WeatherWe moved from California to Virginia a couple of months ago. This will be our first truly cold winter with our goats. At what temps do I ne… Started by Maggie |
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Dec 17, 2020 Reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle |
CopperOk. So my doe is definitely fading a bit. She is normally a rich light-red color but she's getting to be more blonde lately. I need to get… Started by Melissa Senesac |
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Nov 4, 2020 Reply by Lisa Nilsen |
Lesion above EyeMy 7 year old doe has a lesion above her eye. It's on the skin above her eye. Our vet is closed until Monday. I appreciate any insights you… Started by Jennifer Simons |
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Oct 6, 2020 Reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle |
ListeriaI just moved from California to Virginia. I’ve only been here a month and yesterday I lost a buck to listeriosis and another one is ill but… Started by Maggie |
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Aug 30, 2020 Reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle |
Kids with big belliesI have 3 or 4 kids I purchased that have the round bellies like a watermelon. Fecals are clean. I don't want them to be smaller than normal… Started by GINGER K BRAUN |
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Aug 23, 2020 Reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle |
Questions about copper bolusingI'm getting ready to give my goats their first dose of COWP... I'm seeing some signs of deficiency. My black goat is turning reddish, and s… Started by Lil |
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Jul 11, 2020 Reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle |
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