Have been meaning to post that we lost one of our sweet baby goats a couple weeks ago to coccidiosis.
The Children found a peaceful spot in the woods to bury him and they have all been picking flowers and bringing them to his little grave.
Since we suspect Bandit has the same disease we are working hard to save him.
He has started eating brush and shrubs and seems to be feeling a bit better since then. He loves the fresh, young blackberry vines.
Did you know:
Coccidiosis is a condition that is caused by a parasitic protozoan and is most often characterized in young kids by an onset of ill health and diarrhea that does not respond to usual treatments. Coccidiosis, often referred to as cocci, is species specific which means each species of animal has its own strain. In severe cases, blood will be observed in the fecal matter. Goats develop an immunity with age
Oh, I'm so sorry you lost your Smoky...I hope your other kid grows up big and strong....It looks a lot like the goat I had as a child, but his name was Ralfy. He was so much fun, but ate everything he was not supposed too...LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer. Bottle fed babies can be tricky. He is so lonely now though! We will probably need a friend for him if he pulls through.
ReplyDeleteFriends are always good! Praying Smoky pulls through.
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