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08-31-2016, 08:22 PM
Yeah, it's definitely a lot nicer to learn from the triumphs. But unfortunately there are always defeats and the best we can do is to learn from them. I love the old adage, "Where there's stock there's trouble." I say it to myself fairly often.
I too am amazed at how important minerals are for overall health. When they are mineral deficient it sure opens them up to all kinds of other problems from parasites, to poor coats, to weight loss, to bitter milk. It's amazing to me the difference in their coats when they are getting a quality mineral compared to a so-so one. Nubbin's milk got a bitter edge to it this summer, so on a hunch I put out a cobalt block and now it's sweet again. If it's not one thing it's another. Goats can be tricky for sure. I have to remind myself about this pretty often so I don't beat myself up when something goes wrong.
I too am amazed at how important minerals are for overall health. When they are mineral deficient it sure opens them up to all kinds of other problems from parasites, to poor coats, to weight loss, to bitter milk. It's amazing to me the difference in their coats when they are getting a quality mineral compared to a so-so one. Nubbin's milk got a bitter edge to it this summer, so on a hunch I put out a cobalt block and now it's sweet again. If it's not one thing it's another. Goats can be tricky for sure. I have to remind myself about this pretty often so I don't beat myself up when something goes wrong.