FAMACHA & mites

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NickyJune

Discussion Starter · May 16, 2021

New goat owner here. My bottle baby is 2.5 weeks old. She appears to have mites from crusty ear bumps. Her temp is 100.4, occasionally grinds her teeth. She gets 4 bottles a day she is taking fine, eliminating fine as well, acting normal.
My question is, how do I treat a kid for mites with something I can get at tractor supply? Can she have loose minerals offered to her already? Also, I tried to take a photo of her FAMACHA. It appears almost white to me. Next step should be a fecal test correct? If so, vet isn’t open until Monday...will she be okay until them regarding that.

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Tanya

· #2 · May 16, 2021

Welcome welcome. I am no expert. Her temp is a bit low. You need to keep it above 101.5 and below 103.5. Her bottle should be just warmer than 101.5.

I am not sure about mite treatment at her age. You can give her a small amount of free mineral to nibble on. Never give water in a bottle it goes into the wrong stomach.

Try giving her a small amount of raw garlic to nibble on too.

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ksalvagno

· #3 · May 17, 2021

Could be mites. Could be staph. You may as well schedule a vet appointment. Then you can get a fecal to include coccidia and have her checked over. Temp of 100.4 is a little low. You will want her temp over 101 before feeding any more milk. Normal temp is 101.5-103.5.

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toth boer goats

· #4 · May 18, 2021

I do agree.

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