Friday, June 17, 2011

Could my new baby goat get FKS (Floppy Kid Syndrome)?

Is the formula what she is giving? If it isnt you need to get enough of what she is using to switch him over to yours over the next several days slowly. If you suddenly change a kid to new milk you can get scours and they will dehydrate rapidly and die. FKS shouldnt be a problem if he is strong and healthy as it is. I keep Goat Nutri Drench on hand and give my babes a dose once a week for good measure. If you read everything you are to look out for youll go crazy! Is he brucellosis and cae free? those are two biggies that can hit ya hard. Also has he been wormed, vaccinated and checked for coccidiosis? if not have your vet run a fecal on him. Worms pull a goat down Fast! Cocci will kill a kid quick if it blooms as well. Youll know if wsomething is wrong as soon as it starts to happen. Kids that arent playful or are acting dopey are sick. Good luck.

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