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Barnyard Buddies:  help with new born goat  |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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 Posted - Feb 05 2011 : 5:23:23 PM
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oh my goodness. he is soooo cute. so cute. i love the babies. good job sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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Penny Dyke
True Blue Farmgirl
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Penny
East Palestine
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 06 2011 : 06:11:47 AM
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Last night was a little scary,Nelson wasn't feeling good he started limping on his left front leg and he kept wanting to lay down rather that play,he had a bottle at 9:00pm and still didnt cry for one by 3:00 am tryed anyway and he did not want it, so I gave it til 5:00am then ate half,then thank goodness 8:00am he was rearing to go ate all his milk and wanted to play. squirt and I where up all night worrying.As I write this he is laying at my feet on a blanket sleeping of course so is squirt.
to answer your question Kathryn yes I will be keeping him when he healthy enough I'll have him fixed and he'll spend the rest of his life here.
Linda you are right it is worth all the love the animals give back ,sad to say sometimes I would rather be with them than people, at least the don't judge.
I just pray he'll keep getting better.
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
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grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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Posted - Feb 06 2011 : 12:37:32 PM
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Oh Nelson is such a sweetheart - Penny I am so glad to read that he turned the corner and is back eating. Maybe a nice nap today will help I know I am hoping for one. It is wonderful that Squirt is there to keep an eye on him too - this should give you some comfort.
Hugs to all and please keep us informed.
Grace Gerber
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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Posted - Feb 06 2011 : 5:04:35 PM
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Penny,
Eventually he will probably start taking more at each feeding and take fewer bottles over time. Hopefully that is what is going on with him. I know when I bottle feed by the time they are a week old I feed them about every 6 hours and then get down to 3 bottles a day every 8 hours. By then they are up to 20 ounces each feeding.
I would try putting him on probios everyday because the antibiotics are very hard on a new baby goat. You maybe doing this already.... I just remembered you saying you were a vettec. Well goodluck with Nelson and remember your doing the best you can for him and thats all you can do.
p.s. I know what you mean about animals and people. I feel the same way most of the time. . Give Nelson a hug from me.
Take care
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
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amomfly
True Blue Farmgirl
658 Posts
Angie
LaGrange
IN
USA
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Posted - Feb 07 2011 : 04:40:00 AM
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Oh HUGs to you both! I have rescued a few animals.
I will be prayin for a speedy recovery.
God Bless
Angie-amomfly
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Penny Dyke
True Blue Farmgirl
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Penny
East Palestine
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 07 2011 : 11:35:17 AM
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We are off to the vets again tuesday,nelson has developed blisters on his mouth,hoping its not sore mouth disease that sheep and goats get because if it is,humans can get it also,plus he is having alot of trouble walking without pain,there is no more swelling but it looks like his joints are very sore,the only good note it hasnt affected his appetite,but he wont run around and play. once again wait and see what the vet thinks.hope for the best,
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2011 : 12:49:11 PM
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i am so sorry you are going through this. please let us know what happens. what a good goat mom you are. hang in there sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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amomfly
True Blue Farmgirl
658 Posts
Angie
LaGrange
IN
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2011 : 03:54:11 AM
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I hope all is well. Please let us know? You are doing a good job!
God Bless
Angie-amomfly
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Penny Dyke
True Blue Farmgirl
93 Posts
Penny
East Palestine
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2011 : 09:35:59 AM
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He still has alot of infection still going on we doubled his dose of meds,the blisters on his mouth are just a rash nothing to worry about.he got a shot of banamine at the vets we came home and he had bottle and he was sleeping for couple of hours now hes up had another bottle and is walking around. the vet said to massage and work his legs when he doesnt want to walk to keep things moving,iguess only time will tell and not to give up hes not,thanks for everybodys support i'll keep posting
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amomfly
True Blue Farmgirl
658 Posts
Angie
LaGrange
IN
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2011 : 10:44:53 AM
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I am glad to hear he is still ok. I am sorry, I know this is a lot to do, ut you are doing a good job. I am praying.
God Bless
Angie-amomfly
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RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2011 : 10:49:49 AM
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Poor guy,goats are hardy creatures and you're doing alot for them so I'm sure he'll get by,please do keep us posted,he sounds like such a sweet little guy!
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2011 : 12:39:40 PM
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Poor little guy. You have had your hands full. You are doing such a good job. I sure hope he pulls through this soon.
Kris
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
1311 Posts
Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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Posted - Feb 08 2011 : 4:24:56 PM
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Penny, never heard of a goat getting a rash on their mouth from antibiotics. What kind does the vet have him on and how much? I sure do hope he pulls through. I have been praying for the little one.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
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Penny Dyke
True Blue Farmgirl
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Penny
East Palestine
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 09 2011 : 06:40:25 AM
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Linda the rash is not from the meds he said possible from formula residue, he is on penicillan 2cc, he is doing much better this morning, he is eating more at every feeding and you can see that he is gaining weight now.keeping the faith and hoping for the best.maybe I can get a nap in today ha.thanks ladys.
Penny Goat mommy
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RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
513 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 9:02:04 PM
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How's your little guy getting along now?I hope all is going well!
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Penny Dyke
True Blue Farmgirl
93 Posts
Penny
East Palestine
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2011 : 05:58:50 AM
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Hi Kathryn
hes getting around good still has alot of stiffness in his left front knee but he may have that for the rest of his life.he is still on meds until monday so I made an appointment for tues morning to see what the next move is, i'm just so afriad when goes off the banamine hes not going to want to walk again, I give a shot everyother day and on the day hes to get it again you can tell hes feeling pain and not wanting to be up as long,hes gaining weight still has a great appetite.I guess tuesday will tell alot.
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2011 : 07:08:17 AM
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i am so happy to come on here and see him doing better. you are sure a fine farmgirl. sticking with this and him. wish you could post a pic.. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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Penny Dyke
True Blue Farmgirl
93 Posts
Penny
East Palestine
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2011 : 3:19:44 PM
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Here is a updated picture mama squirt and baby nelson chilling..JPG) |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2011 : 6:12:59 PM
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I just found this post - Penny that photo is priceless - what a good Mama she is to Nelson. Now that I found this, I'll be praying for a speedy recovery!
Hugs, Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2011 : 6:56:43 PM
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oh thank you for the pic. sooo very cute thats a sweet dog for sure. happy days he is better sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 8:45:21 PM
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I'm glad to hear he's doing better,he is sure is a handsome little guy,you're sure doing right by him,I'm sure he'll get to walking better and get over his pains with time,you're doing a great job!
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Penny Dyke
True Blue Farmgirl
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Penny
East Palestine
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2011 : 05:32:26 AM
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Has anyone every had a goat on banamine long term?the problem we are having now is Nelson is good when the banamine is working when it wears off, he doesnt whant to move or eat,and we are giving it everyother day,now its not lasting that long, this morning he would not eat and he had a shot yesterday, so i gave him another and as soon as it takes affect he wanted to eat, this is breaking my heart! we go back to the vets tuesday i dont know what else to do.
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
1311 Posts
Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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Posted - Feb 13 2011 : 2:16:12 PM
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Penny,
I have had a baby goat on Banamine for about 1 1/2 weeks for a fever but never more than that. I wonder if switching him to prednazone for short term would do his joints better. I also wonder if the penicillin is only partly taking care of his problem. Just a suggeston but wonder if a 7 to 10 day course of Naxell would be better. Just a thought I am surely no expert but when something is not totally solving the problem maybe a new course of action would be better. He sounds like he has joint ill and its hard to kick. Anyway hope you figure something out with the vet and best of luck. I know you are very worried.
Prayers and hugs.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
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Penny Dyke
True Blue Farmgirl
93 Posts
Penny
East Palestine
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 04:58:22 AM
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Back from the vets this morning got a good report,his infection is gone now we have to deal with the damage and soreness to his joints,the vet said it would probably take about a month for that to happen, in the mean time he said to give asprin when needed for the soreness.he is much better today still eating and going to the bathroom,I think the penicillin was making him feel sick since thats done he acts alot better. thank you everyone for your support I'll keep you updated and more pictures.
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
1311 Posts
Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 06:20:19 AM
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Relieved to hear the good news!!! I bet you are so relieved. I was worried the infection was still there from the symptons he had and thats why I brought up maybe switching meds. Thank goodness you don't have to do that. So glad he is eating better and maybe now you can relax mentally.You both take good care.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
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Barnyard Buddies: help with new born goat |
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help with new born goat
