Fractured Shoulder

[Nanno]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear this! I hope he turns a corner for you very soon. It's so hard when there's nothing more you can do and they're not improving. Is he interested in the other goats at all? If he is, I wonder if keeping him isolated is contributing to his illness. He may also be afraid of losing his status in the herd, which could really damage his ego and make him depressed. Poor fella. I think moving him to where he can see the other goats is a good move. Have you tried flavoring his water? I've found that adding molasses or gatorade powder to the water usually encourages drinking. Some goats also really like warm or even hot water in the winter. A slurry or hot mash may also be a welcome treat. These are easy to eat and have lots of water content. Carrots also have a lot of water in them. I remember feeding a lot of carrots to my horses to keep them hydrated on a three-day trailer ride across the country because they wouldn't drink the water at many of our stops.

Wishing you and Atticus all the best.