Bloat - how long before you know

mzgarden · #1 02/20/15, 11:31 PM

Our goats found their way into our layer feed sometime between 5:00 and 6:00 this evening. They typically get noble goat feed so grain is not entirely foreign to them, but not layer feed and no idea how much they ate. They have grass/alfalfa hay, fresh water and baking soda available.

How long would it take for signs of bloat to appear? We have a baby monitor in the barn and no sounds of distress so far.

wintrrwolf · #2 02/21/15, 12:58 AM

You may get lucky with already having baking soda out they might not bloat, but I am willing to bet you might see some scouring, or at least some really loose stools.

nehimama · #3 02/21/15, 03:08 AM

I'd keep a close eye on them, and have the CD Antitoxin on hand. I hope you won't have to use it!

mzgarden · #4 02/21/15, 07:03 AM

Thanks -- Am I safe to assume that 12+ hours later and no signs, we're in the clear? or does it take 24 or more hours before you know you've dodged the bullet?

marusempai · #5 02/21/15, 07:53 AM

I've heard 12 hours, no symptoms, and you're out of the dark. I don't know how true it is though.

Awnry Abe · #6 02/21/15, 08:02 AM

The typical patter of my bloaty gal is "sneak food in the evening" and bloat by morning. In her case case, I would say she is safely out of the woods 24 hours after.