The fences have been propped up
across the pasture and you have the finest tools and facilities
money can buy. Be careful though, all these things do not
necessarily ensure that your animals will be of prime stock. The
caring for goats will make sure that you will have
animals blooming in the pink of health.
Caring for goats starts at the outset of beginning of your herd.
Investing in the healthiest doe you can purchase will yield
healthier offspring. The great genes of this animal will be the
bedrock of the health of your herd.
When new kids are born, devote your time in providing them with
optimal attention. Caring for goats while they're young will
yield great adults. Give them clean and comfortable areas to lie
in. A spirited rub of newborns is encouraged at this point. Pay
attention that you minister to their cords by putting it in an
Iodine solution. Make sure that the kids have access to their
mothers' teats for a good shot of Colostrum.
Goats do not require too much in terms of food. Giving grains to
your goats will provide them with the nutrition they need to
grow and fight off diseases. This is particularly true for
mothering does because they need to provide for the needs of
their kids. Milk goats also require the extra protein to keep on
producing. Put some salt and minerals in your goats' meals at
least once a day.
Take the time to understand the biological clock of your goats.
Make sure you know when they are in heat so you can adjust your
work operations accordingly. After successfully birthing kids,
make sure to give them a break before delivering again.
Vaccinate your adult goats. Begin by making sure the pregnant
ones have all the treatments they need to stave off diseases
like the enterotoxemia and tetanus. Insist that this be done
yearly if possible. Setting up appointments with the
veterinarian will help you in caring for goats. Record what
happens to your animals so that you will be able to track their
behaviors which are more often than not, symptoms of disease or
conditions they are encountering. Deworm your goats every spring
and fall to combat parasites.
Trim the hoofs of your goats every 4-6 weeks. You can tell if
your animals have overgrown hoofs if they constantly kneel down
while eating. Doing so will prevent arthritis.
Constant supervision, observation, and practice will ensure that
you will have healthier goats.
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