× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! Orange essential oil is studied to be effective against barberpole worm specifically. For a BP issue, this is the protocol I would use in my Nigerian herd. Start with a fecal if possible. Double all dosages for standard sized goats:
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Oregano Essential Oil for Pregnant Goats
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! As goat owners become more aware of the power of using essential oils in therapeutic practice for their goats, one of the common questions I hear is, “Is oregano essential oil safe for my pregnant goat?” I won’t give you a direct answer, but instead will provide you with the sources and research available to help you make your own decision. So much of what we’re taught in articles and other resources is based on opinion and conjecture. If we look at the actual facts, the studies themselves, and the finer details, we can be better informed to draw the conclusions that make sense in our own lives. It’s a good Read More
Non Coercive Milking: A Force Free, Peaceful Milking Process
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! I used to do all the tricks you hear about to force my goats to do what I wanted. Coming from a cattle background, the entire process of “working cows” is nothing but trauma for the animal and it took a while to learn a different way. Now, I cringe when I read people advising hobbling, tying, or other force measures to milk a goat. I did those things too, until I learned how to do it differently in a way that requires no head gates, no locking or forcing (energetically it’s not much different than rape, is it?), just free will. Instead of looking at it as a battle of Read More
Herbal Remedies for Goat Pneumonia
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! Goat pneumonia is usually fast acting and critically serious. I’d like to start with this: you will most likely need antibiotics for treating any case of pneumonia that includes a downed goat or one who is obviously lethargic. For cases quickly caught, here are the many herbal remedies you can use to treat pneumonia in goats. This article details herbal, natural and alternative remedies that I have personally used to treat cases of pneumonia in my own herd. It draws from nearly 15 years of personal experience as well as the wisdom gleaned in some of my favorite herbal remedy books. This is an article to read ahead of kidding time Read More
Pat Coleby Minerals: Feeding Undiluted Minerals for Goats
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! Pat Coleby was ahead of her time and she did great things for the livestock herds of Australia. She revolutionized natural livestock care in her own country and folks across the world have gained valuable, health building insights as well. I’ve referenced her work in my natural lice protocol and feel like she’s one of the greats in the natural community. With that said, when it comes to Pat Coleby minerals and their implementation in the United States, I have some concerns and want to break them down in this article. My intention is to present solid reasoning, sources and information to help you make the best decision possible for your Read More
Are My Kids Getting Enough to Eat?
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! One of the most commonly asked questions during kidding season is, “Are my kids getting enough to eat?” While it may seem as though they aren’t getting enough time nursing, the odds that they’re underfed if mom is nursing at all are very slim. Goat kids nurse frequently and sometimes for mere seconds. It is common to think that mom is “weaning” or “rejecting” kids because she walks away so quickly after they latch. In actuality, mom is very wise and knows exactly how much to let her kids eat. You’ll notice at certain times she will stand longer and let them have their fill, but most feedings are tightly measured. Read More