07/22/11, 06:42 AM
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Texas Coastal Bend/S. Missouri
Posts: 30,482
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If you are a rookie and have never trimmed hooves and are cautious AND the breeder will take her back, that's your best option. The learning curve on goats is HARD. This may not be the place to start.
That said..... most goats have knee calluses. Hooves can be trimmed.
I'd reduce her feed by half. I have a large LaMancha/Saanen cross who has sensitive feed. She was MUCH improved by lowering her feed consumption. Make sure your goat has access to non-grain feed: hay, alfalfa pellets.
I'd keep milking her. Drying her off would stress her more. She needs a routine.
Don't bother talking to the breeder unless you want to send her back. You won't gain anything, and she'll get defensive. If you do try to send her back, just tell her you changed your mind and don't think you can handle her hoof problems. DO NOT address that you think she misrepresented the doe. That will set up a confrontation and not help the negotiation.
Edited to add:
Please go to the User CP (control panel) and put in your location. We may have a member in your area who can look at the goat and help you.
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