Goat Care 101
Good goat care is important for the over all health of the goat. To help, we offer service where we can help teach you how to do some of the basics. So you can feel confident doing it your self.
Our Services
Buck Service - $200 (see buck page)
​CD&T vaccinations - $10 per shot
Cocci prevention/treatment (Toltrazuril) - $10 per treatment
Wethering- $20​
Tattooing - $20
Hoof trimming instruction - $20
Drawing blood - $10 per goat if you provide the supplies. $15 per goat if we provide the supplies.
Drawing blood instruction - $25 (30min). You bring the goat.
CD&T vaccinations
2 cc usually giving at 8wks, 12 wks, and yearly after that. Given subQ
Cocci Prevention/Treatment
When the coccidia that are inside a goat's intestinal tract get out of control, they can cause damage to the GI tract which results in scours (diarrhea). All goats have some coccidia in their system. Coccidia only causes coccidiosis when their numbers become so great that damage is done to the host. Stress and poor sanitation are the primary causes for coccidia numbers to suddenly grow out of control. Coccidia have a life cycle similar to parasites. Older goats have built up resistance to the coccidia and are not usually bothered by them. Young kids and goats that are suddenly stressed are prone to problems with it. We use Toltrazuril to actually kill the coccidia. Toltrazuril can be given as a treatment or a preventative. To use as a treatment you give once a day for three days. to use as a preventative you give one time, as early as 2 weeks of age and then repeated every 2 weeks until weaning if needed. We choose to only use Toltrazuril to treat coccidiosis and not as a preventative. Please ask us if you have questions regarding our cocci prevention program.
Wethering
We uses the banding method to wether our bucklings. We have found that if it is done properly, it does not cause the kid much pain at all and is an easy way to guarantee that both testicles were done. We wether our bucklings between 7 weeks and max 12 weeks of age. We do not offer banding on older bucklings or on standard size kids, they will not fit in our bander.
Hoof Trimming Instruction
Trimming hooves is not a difficult job. However, if done improperly, your goat can develop hoof problems that effect their stance and health. Get instruction on how to do it properly from the start and never run into problems in the future. You are welcome to bring your goat to us if you just need to learn how to do it because you're new to owning goats. Please do NOT bring your goat to us if you have neglected hoof care. If you have a problem goat or need help with hoof issues we can give you contact info for a mobile hoof trimer (hoof trimming that come to you).
Blood Draw
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Trimming Hoofs
Info about trimming hoofs
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