[Ana]

hey we have these new kids and one seems kinda lethargic. He almost has this stare that he goes into. I’ve had this happen before and the kid eventually got really bad scours and passed. I don’t want that happening again. I’ve given him probiotic paste and some electrolytes and it’s improved a smidgen but that won’t be enough.

 

[Ana]

Also I’ve checked all the goats for worms and they all seem healthy.

 

[GoofyGoat]

How old is this goat?
I’d give vitamin b complex sub q.

 

[Ana]

He is about 2 months he was born beginning of December

 

[GoofyGoat]

He is about 2 months he was born beginning of December

Have you had a fecal done to check for worms and coccidia? Is he weaned yet?

 

[MadHouse]

I hope you figure out what it is and he gets back to normal!

 

[JML Farms]

Is he being bottle fed or is he with his mom? Have you taken his temperature?

 

[GoofyGoat]

We need more information to help. Did you get a fecal done or just check their FAMACHA? What’s his temp? Bottle fed?
Sorry For all the questions..but we cant see what you’re seeing and there’s a hundred reasons a goat can be sluggish.

 

[SalteyLove]

Need to know age, weight, breed, diet, rectal temperature, FAMACHA, and the dates he was dewormed and coccidia prevention how much and what was use

 

[Ana]

Have you had a fecal done to check for worms and coccidia? Is he weaned yet?

No fecal check and I am working on weaning

 

[Ana]

Is he being bottle fed or is he with his mom? Have you taken his temperature?

He's with his mom and his temp is 103.2 Fahrenheit

 

[Tanya]

Sometimes they need a bit more. Selenium gel and honey and cayan. Is he eating enough?

 

[SalteyLove]

Okay temperature is good! I'd recheck again in 12 hours to make sure it hasn't gone up any further though.

By 2 months of age, most goat kids will have needed some deworming and coccidia medication. How are his poops? FAMACHA?

 

[Ana]

Is he being bottle fed or is he with his mom? Have you taken his temperature?

He's with his mom and his temp is 103.2 Fahrenheit

 

[Ana]

Sometimes they need a bit more. Selenium gel and honey and cayan. Is he eating enough?

I don't know if he's eating enough he likes hay and milk but only nibbles on corn

 

[Ana]

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Okay temperature is good! I'd recheck again in 12 hours to make sure it hasn't gone up any further though.

By 2 months of age, most goat kids will have needed some deworming and coccidia medication. How are his poops? FAMACHA?

is waste is fine for his age and I give them diatemecious earth for their de worming. Is that safe for kids?

 

[JML Farms]

Diatemateous earth has its place but if he is pretty wormy you will need a traditional worker like cydectin.

 

[Ana]

We need more information to help. Did you get a fecal done or just check their FAMACHA? What's his temp? Bottle fed?
Sorry For all the questions..but we cant see what you're seeing and there's a hundred reasons a goat can be sluggish.

Famacha is fair his temp is 103.2 and he isn't bottle fed.

 

[SalteyLove]

Diatemacous Earth is not an effective dewormer.

Are you able to to post photos of the kid and his dam?

I really think you should bring a fecal sample to a veterinarian and ask them to check for both parasites and coccidia.

 

[Ana]

Well I have photos of them in my media. He is the gray kid and his mom is the tan one