A few weeks ago I posted about using
Ammonia Chloride for the boy goats.
Since this could be a common problem with goat owners,
I thought I would post a little more about it.
You can order this through Hoegger Supply.
Only $1.95 plus shipping per 8 oz bag.
We mixed it with a little orange juice and water
and then offered it to the boys while we had them
in the stand for hoof trimming.
Ringo is such a big teddy bear.
There is nothing he will not do complacently.
This stuff tastes like pure salt
but he is of the mind that if we are hand feeding it to him
it must be good. He generously agrees to partake
even though we know he doesn't really like it.
He is the same way with the hoof trimming.
Always compliant.
Rodeo on the other hand
had a more honest reaction.
Absolutely not!
He came around though.
Rylee kept offering, while I worked on his hooves,
and he eventually humored us.
Cocoa got her pedicure also.
Poor thing is already getting so big and round
and she still has months to go.
And of course Sage had her turn.
Out of all the goats she is the orneriest,
but still not a problem.
It never fails that when we trim hooves
we really feel like we got something done that day.
I read somewhere that I am supposed to trim Wilson's hooves too.
Now that really will be an accomplishment won't it?
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15 comments:
glad your babies are relatively good for you. laughed at the 'tongue out' pose - rather like receiving communion. :) at least old-fashioned communion.
Great shots and wonderful patients, uh, victims?
You have some fine looking livestock.
That tongue out shot is priceless! My girls would be more like your second "victim" there. Though, I'd have to hold them down and squirt it in their mouths to get it in there. They DO NOT like things they do not like.
But isn't that true of all of us?
Thank you so much for this post. My only buck, Shakespeare, spent 2 nights a the vets because he had urinary calculi. I asked the vet should I get some ammonium chloride and he said no. But I'm going to. Such a timely post. Love your pictures. I can only pray that Shakespeare will be half as good.
Love the pic where Ringo had his tongue out, lol. Good luck trimming the pigs hoofs.
They are such cute 'patients!'
Love the photos
Wilson just makes me smile:@)
I never realized goats needed their hooves trimmed. I hope it's less technical than horse hoof trimming!
You just put a huge smile on my face!
Looks to me like they all behaved really well!!! Can't wait to see what piggy does! LOL
Good info and I sure know the feeling too about getting a few feet trimmed! I can't believe how big you litte piggy is now!!! Wow!! I bet he is a spoiled baby too...those pigs are just too darn smart!
Very good info on the ammonium chloride, thanks!
Your goaties are very good about having their hooves trimmed. Can't wait until it's Wilson's turn! ;)
These are just so wonderful. Love that last shot.
learn something new every day in blog land, and be sure to photograph the Wilson trim
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