weight gain

Hi all...Just thought I'd ask what to do for weight gain...I have a little and I mean little wether. He is 2 years old and I can't seem to get weight on him.  I've done all the testing and fecals too many too count. Anybody got a suggestion. Teeth are not a problem either. Thanks guys!

You need to be a member of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats to add comments!

Join Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats

Email me when people reply –

Replies

  • If he had a bad case of parasites or coccidiosis as a kid, it could have permanently damaged his intestines so that he is not properly absorbing nutrients. It's also possible that he is a just genetically small. We have a doe like that. She is 7 years old and the size of a 6 month old. She has never been bred because of her small size -- too much potential for problems. Since your little guy is a wether, I wouldn't worry about his small size, assuming he is just small, not skinny.

This reply was deleted.