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Hi all, I'm curious to learn how other people secure their goats in order to trim their hooves. My hubby dislikes holding them while I do it.. was easier when they were little but now they're too strong. Any suggestions appreciated.. hubby is good at building so maybe something with a head lock...

I am in the process of planning a class on goat care. The different areas I will be demonstrating on and giving hands on experience with are: hoof trimming, doing your own fecals and drawing blood to send off for testing. I would like to know if their is anyone out there who would be...

I have a Nigerian Dwarf, probably about 4 years old. His hooves grow unusually fast, and I have already trimmed them for the 3rd time this spring. Instead of the dark sole under the hoof I trimmed off, I am seeing the softer white type of material that should be only on his heel. I trimmed at...