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12/22/07, 12:06 AM
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New way of trimming hooves
Light bulb went on a few days ago and I decided to try using my Dremmel to trim the goats hooves! It worked great! 
Getting a good trim has always been a challenge for me but I was able to get a much closer and definately smoother then normal trim using this. Even my old timers feet looked just like a kids when I was done! The goats were actually more relaxed about me using the Dremmel than they are when I use just the clippers and plane. Maybe because there is no pinch 
It took me just a few minutes longer but there was less struggling (for me and the goats) and much better results.
Has anyone else tried using one?
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12/22/07, 12:27 AM
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not yet but i might try it some day.
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12/22/07, 01:03 AM
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sorry - what's a "dremmel" ?
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12/22/07, 05:32 AM
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I've wanted to try this multiple times, especially in the summer when hooves are hard and dry. My DH gave me a dirty look when I mentioned it and probably hid his dremel tool. I frequently raid his tool boxes for projects in the barn, so you would think he would be used to it by now. Did you use a steel or grinding stone attachment?
I wonder if they make a rechargeable dremmel as ours has to be plugged in and the cord may be a problem (It's a thought on how to spend my x-mas money).
Thanks for confirming that it works!
Susan
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12/22/07, 06:40 AM
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Dremel - small, electric, hand held, rotary tool. Think router on a small basis. Different attachments for grinding, cutting, etc.
Here's an article about trimming dog toenails with a dremel. It includes pictures.
http://homepages.udayton.edu/~merens...el/dremel.html
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12/22/07, 07:25 AM
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I tried it a while back, sorry to slow for me, and the heal still had to be trimmed down with other hand tools. I'm non-electric, stiff bladed sharp knife and standard goat hoof clippers. The knife does it all with practice, but the clippers work great too.
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12/22/07, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by stacygoats
I've wanted to try this multiple times, especially in the summer when hooves are hard and dry. My DH gave me a dirty look when I mentioned it and probably hid his dremel tool. I frequently raid his tool boxes for projects in the barn, so you would think he would be used to it by now. Did you use a steel or grinding stone attachment?
I wonder if they make a rechargeable dremmel as ours has to be plugged in and the cord may be a problem (It's a thought on how to spend my x-mas money).
Thanks for confirming that it works!
Susan
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I used the sanding bands. I used two to finish all 20 some goats.
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12/22/07, 01:50 PM
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Great idea! I'll have to try that as I'm supposed to get a Dremel anyway to trim scurs.
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12/22/07, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by hoofinitnorth
Great idea! I'll have to try that as I'm supposed to get a Dremel anyway to trim scurs.
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Now that is what I need to use! I was using sharp hoof trimmers and that was evil! I had to watch out for ears and any other part I wanted left on!
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12/22/07, 09:06 PM
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Dremmels
They do make cordless ones, but they are not as powerful as the corded ones. I use one for my birds nails, but had never thought of using it on the goats. I'll have to try it.
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12/22/07, 09:25 PM
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They also work great to do dog's nails too.
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12/22/07, 09:51 PM
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They also work great to do dog's nails too.
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That's what I originally bought mine for, but the dogs had other ideas! No fun wrestling a 200lb dog that absolutely hates the sound of the dremel!
I hadn't thought to use it on scurs!
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12/23/07, 01:28 PM
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That sounds like a great idea. Next time we are out to do the hooves, I think we will try that!
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12/23/07, 02:52 PM
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Those of you with the cordless versions, I know they are less powerful but I'm wondering if they are still sufficient to deal with scurs and hooves? I'd rather have more power but it would mean bringing the goats over to an outlet or taking out a big extension cord. Neither is a problem, but it's just one more thing. 
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12/23/07, 03:01 PM
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The goats arent scared of the sound? Mine would think it was the electric clippers and bolt!
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12/23/07, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by xoxoGOATSxoxo
The goats arent scared of the sound? Mine would think it was the electric clippers and bolt!
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Mine are used to the sound of clippers (I love clipping my goats and do it 2-3 times a season!) so it didn't bother them at all.
It may have taken a few minutes more per goat doing it this way, but there was so much less fighting/struggling, it was worth the time.
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12/24/07, 02:02 PM
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I have a lab that is afraid of any kind of machine noises.
I used the nail clippers on her and kept her in the room when I did the other dogs nails.
Slowly I introduced her to the dremmel. At first I would just turn it on near her to get her used to the sound being close.
Over a period of time she came to accept me using it on her.
After nail clippings are done on everybody then it's treat time.
They always look forward to the treat at the end.
Try introducing the animals slowly to the dremmel if they are afraid of the noise.
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12/24/07, 04:47 PM
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So, curious, how did you keep the friction from cooking their feet? I used to do acrylic nails with mine, and had to be really careful not to let heat build up.
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12/24/07, 04:56 PM
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How do you hold a goat that doesn't want to be trimmed?
I trimmed the hooves a bit today but the one that really needs it doesn't want to be held and it's an all out wrestling match with sharp shears thrown in.
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12/24/07, 06:00 PM
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fishhead - a head gate is ideal - such as those found on the front of most milking stands.
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