04-16-2014, 09:15 AM
Well,
my first pack string is getting old(er)
They are 11 resp. 12 years old now and I've seen during the winter some severe weight loss in all three of them.
They are still active although they have lost former high ranking positions to younger goats and despite feeding them a mixture of horse feed and sunflower seeds daily in addition to a mineral lick and hay ad lib they all show ribs and hip bones more than I like.
Need to find a vet willing to check their teeth without sedating them completely, worm count negative but will worm them nonetheless (tape worm included) next week.
But I keep worrying about the guys.
Any input is much appreciated.
my first pack string is getting old(er)
They are 11 resp. 12 years old now and I've seen during the winter some severe weight loss in all three of them.
They are still active although they have lost former high ranking positions to younger goats and despite feeding them a mixture of horse feed and sunflower seeds daily in addition to a mineral lick and hay ad lib they all show ribs and hip bones more than I like.
Need to find a vet willing to check their teeth without sedating them completely, worm count negative but will worm them nonetheless (tape worm included) next week.
But I keep worrying about the guys.
Any input is much appreciated.