[toth boer goats]

Looks like a collapsed ear unfortunately.

 

[Boer Mama]

Looks like a collapsed ear unfortunately.

What does that mean/cause? Should she be on a cull list over it?

 

[toth boer goats]

They are born with it, usually past down from Sire or dam or any goat who had it in the bloodlines.

It is genetic.

 

[Boer Mama]

They are born with it, usually past down from Sire or dam or any goat who had it in the bloodlines.

It is genetic.

Is it somewhat of a health concern? I didn’t find too much about it when trying to Search TGS.
I guess I won’t plan on keeping her… or if she’s fine (health wise) maybe breed her first year and see how good of a mama she is and how her udder develops but not keep any kids? Lol

 

[toth boer goats]

With collapsed ear, they can have ear issues. Infections of the ear.
The ear isn’t opened up, it is closed off, things can get trapped inside.

She can pass it down to her kids.

Ears like this can be repaired soon after a kid is born, so the goat doesn’t have issues.
But will still have the issue of passing it on. Which is unfair if not fixed.

 

[Boer Mama]

With collapsed ear, they can have ear issues. Infections of the ear.
The ear isn’t opened up, it is closed off, things can get trapped inside.

She can pass it down to her kids.

Ears like this can be repaired soon after a kid is born, so the goat doesn’t have issues.
But will still have the issue of passing it on. Which is unfair if not fixed.

Thank you for explaining for me- I won’t be breeding her.

 

[toth boer goats]

No problem 😉

 

[Boer Mama]

Tonight was an orange peel night… a bit of a circus trying to get everyone some without the more aggressive nanny’s being too pushy. I was holding my phone with same hand as the can or peels then took screen shots of the video 😂

then pics of the youngsters just cus🥰

 

[Moers kiko boars]

Nice pictures of your goats. Healthy looking kids...good job!

 

[Boer Mama]

Nice pictures of your goats. Healthy looking kids...good job!

Thank you 😊

 

[toth boer goats]

So sweet.

 

[Boer Mama]

The kids table at dinner time last night 😂

 

[toth boer goats]

Happy goats.