[UncleKushPepperPatch]

Hey guys. First time goat owner in West Va here. Was trimming my little guys hoofs today and notice one of my little guys has a lot of flaky dry skin and red spots on his head, and around his ears and eyes. The other two boys I have in the same run as them are fine, but Diablo looks to be in rough shape. Any ideas on what it could be, and if so what treatment I should begin. Thank you all in this awesome community!

 

[MissMiniNubian]

Looks like you have a mite problem. Have any VetRx?

 

[UncleKushPepperPatch]

Looks like you have a mite problem. Have any VetRx?

No mame, can I get that from southern states or tractor supply?

 

[MissMiniNubian]

They should have it at local livestock stores, if not you might have to buy it online. And make sure it says it’s for goats because there are poultry versions.

 

[MissMiniNubian]

You can also try Vetericyn

 

[21goaties]

Do your goats have free choice loose minerals available?
What is their diet?

For mites you could treat with Cylence. Dosage is 8 cc per 100 lbs.
You could also cover any bald areas in NuStock (https://www.jefferspet.com/products/pierces-nu-stock)

 

[UncleKushPepperPatch]

Yes they have free range minerals available. Their diet is usually alfalfa or orchard hay if that unavailable and 1/2 a cup of sunglo premium show goat feed twice a day. Any reason as to why Diablo got it but Habanero and Serrano seems to be okay?

 

[UncleKushPepperPatch]

I’m picked up some Vetrx and put it in all of their ears. Gonna give it to them again tonight before I put them up and hopefully it’ll look a little better tomorrow. I also read on another thread to do a ACV drench, and bathe them, should I do that as well?

 

[MissMiniNubian]

I'm picked up some Vetrx and put it in all of their ears. Gonna give it to them again tonight before I put them up and hopefully it'll look a little better tomorrow. I also read on another thread to do a ACV drench, and bathe them, should I do that as well?

If it seems really bad, I think you can bathe them.

 

[UncleKushPepperPatch]

If it seems really bad, I think you can bathe them.

Thank you so much. I'm just gonna use the vetrx and gonna go get some cylence and nustock tomorrow. Thanks for all the help you guys rock!

 

[MissMiniNubian]

If it’s still bad there is also Mane n Tail pro-tect. I have used it before for rough or flaky spots and it works really good.

 

[UncleKushPepperPatch]

If it's still bad there is also Mane n Tail pro-tect. I have used it before for rough or flaky spots and it works really good.

Ok nice, I already have that. only trying to bathe them as a last resort tho as it's still been pretty cold where I'm at.

 

[21goaties]

Yes they have free range minerals available.

What brand of mineral?

Flaky skin might be caused by zinc deficiency. Check out this link for zinc supplement ideas: https://www.thegoatspot.net/threads/zinc-issues-help.217895/#post-2468983

 

[goatblessings]

If it is also around the eyes, don't use NuStock in that location.

 

[toth boer goats]

All great advice and suggestions.

 

[UncleKushPepperPatch]

What brand of mineral?

Flaky skin might be caused by zinc deficiency. Check out this link for zinc supplement ideas: https://www.thegoatspot.net/threads/zinc-issues-help.217895/#post-2468983

Mannapro

 

[UncleKushPepperPatch]

Thank you everyone for all the help. I went to a local feed store and picked up some Kent goat Mineral and A different brand of sheep mineral, as well as zinc tablets and nustock. I also gave Diablo a bath last night with M&T protekt and he’s already looking a lot better and his coat is so much softer. He also seems to have a little more energy. It’s only been a couple days but he already seems so much happier. Thank you guys again for helping me get my little man right! Habanero and Serrano are both still fine too

 

[Tanya]

Jip. Mites