Tammy Gallagher replied to Heather L's discussion Zinc issues maybe?
"Thanks for the update!
I'm so glad that they are growing in new hair. I know it was really stressing you out. What an odd sequence of events with the whole experience  
Babies are just as cute as they can be. Thanks for the adorable photos!
Tammy"
Apr 20, 2023
Heather L replied to Heather L's discussion Zinc issues maybe?
"Well I thought I'd post a little update because quite a bit has happened since I originally posted this question. Violet and Minty lost all the hair from their necks to their tails and down the backs of their legs but their sides and bellys are…"
Apr 20, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Heather L's discussion Zinc issues maybe?
"Your welcome :)"
Apr 6, 2023
Heather L replied to Heather L's discussion Zinc issues maybe?
"I'll do that. Thanks so much for your time!"
Apr 6, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Heather L's discussion Zinc issues maybe?
"Please let us know how this turns out. I'd love to know what happens with hair growth in the patchy areas over the next few weeks :)
tammy"
Apr 6, 2023
Heather L replied to Heather L's discussion Zinc issues maybe?
"Ok thank you. We have had super weird weather. It's in the mid 50s one day and then 20s the next. Maybe it's just that they can't figure out whether they want a warm coat or not. "
Apr 6, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Heather L's discussion Zinc issues maybe?
"I'm baffled as well. I'm not sure how long the hair follicle cycle is in goats, but if this is some sort of full on coat dump, you should start to see new peach fuzz coming in, within a few weeks. Did you have any sort of weird weather pattern where…"
Apr 6, 2023
Heather L replied to Heather L's discussion Zinc issues maybe?
"There are a few short hairs there that are curly and rough but I'm not seeing any healthy new growth. It's just so weird that it's coming out in tufts and concentrating in certain spots, rather than an even shedding. I've never seen that before. "
Apr 6, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Heather L's discussion Zinc issues maybe?
"So I was wondering if perhaps this could be a mite problem, but the skin actually looks VERY healthy- so Definately do not think this is mites. If  you run your hand opposite, against the growth direction of the hair, in the bald areas, do you see…"
Apr 6, 2023
Heather L replied to Heather L's discussion Zinc issues maybe?
"I circled the areas in question because pictures don't seem to show it very well. There is still some hair left in those patches but it's very coarse and curled. Ella's udder just has a bit of flaking right now because I have been rubbing it and…"
Apr 5, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Heather L's discussion Zinc issues maybe?
"Would you mind sending a pic of the balding areas on the back of the legs and the skin shedding on the udder? I'm just curious what that looks like. 
Also- I'm going to do a little checking to see if I can find out what folks who sell cafeteria…"
Apr 5, 2023
Heather L replied to Heather L's discussion Zinc issues maybe?
"All of mine are in good condition, no clumpy poop or diarrhea. I listened to those podcasts and I think im more confused now. It really does seem like zinc issues based on the giant flakes of skin, especially on poor Ella's udder. Some are the…"
Apr 5, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Heather L's discussion Zinc issues maybe?
"Since she is due in a couple of weeks, I would hold off on more copper now. Copper is stored in the liver and can be released during times of stress. I typically try to time my copper boluses so that they are due right after kidding, because the…"
Apr 5, 2023
Heather L replied to Heather L's discussion Zinc issues maybe?
"I have been picked through their hair with a strong flashlight several times to check for lice and I can't find a single one. I can do a float to check for worms but they don't have and other signs of them and their eyelids are nice and pink. I use…"
Apr 5, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Heather L's discussion Zinc issues maybe?
Apr 5, 2023
Tammy Gallagher replied to Heather L's discussion Zinc issues maybe?
Apr 5, 2023
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