What do you think

missythemom · #1 07/04/11, 09:01 AM

I have three kids about three months old. Two out of the three (the smallest two) have developed some green (not bright green, it is closer to brown) runny poop. They were absolutely fine until we gave them access to the grassy and brush area in our meadow. They got out there and eat like little piggies so I am thinking maybe they are eating too much of the green grass, but I would like to know what you all think. They have had their coccidia (sp) prevention and have been dewormed as well. They are still eating and drinking and seem alright behavior wise, so what do you think? Thank you in advance.

Goat Servant · #2 07/04/11, 09:41 AM

You hit the nail on the head. Too much fresh browse. Make sure they get plenty hay before they go out to dine

Alice In TX/MO · #3 07/04/11, 10:09 AM

Yup. Limit browse trips till their tummies adjust. 10 minutes first day..... gradually increase.

It's like you went from being a vegetarian to eating a steak.

missythemom · #4 07/04/11, 02:26 PM

Do you think that I should give them some pepto to help their bellies feel better cause they are pooping quite a bit?

Alice In TX/MO · #5 07/04/11, 02:48 PM

Won't hurt them, may help.

missythemom · #6 07/04/11, 06:14 PM

Will do, Thanks for your thoughts on this

missythemom · #7 07/07/11, 11:01 AM

k, it has been a couple of days and I have had them eating hay and a little bit of grain and eliminated the fresh browse until the poopies clear up. I have given them each pepto twice a day but they are still pooping liquid. Well, one is still having some runny poop the other one has poop that looks like liquid. Both are still right full of energy, eating, drinking, and so on so I am wondering how long it usually takes for this to clear up. Should I eliminate the grain and just have them on hay and water for a while or would that change in diet cause more problems? Also, when should I stop giving the pepto? Thanks again.

LoneStrChic23 · #8 07/07/11, 11:04 AM

When was their last round of coccidia treatment/prevention?

missythemom · #9 07/07/11, 12:12 PM

About three weeks ago.

missythemom · #10 07/07/11, 07:29 PM

Should I treat with coccidia meds just in case? I have Di Methox 40.

Alice In TX/MO · #11 07/07/11, 07:30 PM

Yes. You are supposed to threat for coccidia every three weeks.

LoneStrChic23 · #12 07/07/11, 08:14 PM

Yes I would do a 5 day round with the Di-Methox 40%. Treatment dose is 1cc per 5lbs for 5 days if using the 40% solution..

missythemom · #13 07/23/11, 11:24 PM

Wow, sorry I didn't update sooner. I just wanted to say thank you to you ladies for your help, and let you know that all is well and they are all cleared up and doing great! Thanks again