Tammy Gallagher and Leslie Carion are now friends
Feb 2, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Leslie Carion's discussion Mineral deficiency?
"Your Welcome :)"
Jan 13, 2023
Leslie Carion replied to Leslie Carion's discussion Mineral deficiency?
"Thanks for the reply, Tammy. I'll confirm the hay, switch minerals and try not to worry about him too much yet!  :)"
Jan 12, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Leslie Carion's discussion Mineral deficiency?
"Both copper and zinc deficiency can cause hair loss. Zinc issues typically cause some skin issues as well. The higher calcium in alfalfa could impact both copper and zinc. His coat looks shiny and dark in the photos, so honestly it could be a coin…"
Jan 11, 2023
Leslie Carion replied to Leslie Carion's discussion Mineral deficiency?
"Thanks Tammy! I buy feed hay, which I do understand to be grass hay, and they usually sell a separate hay with alfalfa mix at the feed mill I buy from. I was thinking I should verify that their feed hay isn't a mix with alfalfa since I haven't…"
Jan 11, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Leslie Carion's discussion Mineral deficiency?
"Hi there Leslie!
I am so sorry that I missed this today. I am confused about the hay they are eating. You said it was grass hay, but then you mentioned asking about how much alfalfa is mixed in? Grass hay is hay made from grass, such as Timothy or…"
Jan 11, 2023
Leslie Carion posted a discussion
Hello. My name is Leslie and I have 3 ND wethers, they are 2.5 years old.  They eat grass hay, a handful of timothy hay pellets once a day, and free choice manna pro minerals. We have well water but it's treated (and they get the water that is…
Jan 10, 2023