Hello All:
Recently, I've noticed several bald patches on my buck. Initially, I thought it to be mites (and it still could be), but in reading some of the threads here, it may be a zinc deficiency from too much alfalfa. I am treating the bald patches
Read more…Recently, I've noticed my buck seems to have real dry, flaky skin (especially along his top line), and some balding on the top of his head. Kind of tell tale signs of a zinc deficiency. I'm thinking it's possibly due to too much calcium in his diet.
Read more…My doe had triplets 3 days ago-- ALL girls. But one baby who was born first and butt first breech was terribly weak at birth and try as we might we couldn't get her going. She just didn't seem to have the strength to breathe. The other two were fine
Read more…If I suspect zinc deficiency in one goat (some hair loss around face, ears, and hind legs), should I suspect it in the other goat as well? Their diets are exactly alike.
Also, for those of you who think BOSS is a good dietary supplement for this, do
Read more…My sweet buck, Earl Grey arrived at my farm in the fall with severe mineral deficiencies-- faded and really rough coat. It took months of copper boluses and also BOSS each evening (his skin was terribly dry and flaking) but his recovery is remarkable
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