Conjunctivitis and pinkeye are inflammatory conditions of the eye and are quickly and easily resolved using colloidal silver. This is the only remedy I use for any and all eye conditions. It won’t hurt, promotes blood flow and healing, and has an antibiotic effect against the various agents that can be implicated in eye infections. Continue Reading
Category: Conditions
Mites
Mites are not uncommon in the winter and spring months. They can come on quickly and wreak havoc, so it is important to respond quickly to treat and eradicate them when you discover them. These natural methods have all worked to remedy both ear and leg mites. Symptoms of Mites Mites are not visible to Continue Reading
Coccidiosis Prevention and Treatment
NOTICE: To protect the integrity of my work, the complete walkthrough of this protocol has moved to our free community. Continue Reading
Lice
Lice are very common and easily managed in a goat herd. The presence of lice is nothing to be upset about, though in this article I will tell you how I avoid them altogether. Pat Coleby of Natural Goat Care states that lice are a symptom of sulfur deficiency. While I think that’s probably true Continue Reading
Uterine Infection
Despite the perceived risk in social media groups and the advice to preventively dose antibiotics, which tear down the system in the long run, uterine infection is not that common. I have assisted delivery in at least a few does per year for over a decade. I wear no gloves, but wash my hands thoroughly Continue Reading
E-Coli in Kids
According to mainstream sources, e-coli is most prevalent in dirty conditions. If you’re here because you suspect a case, it’s a good idea to evaluate your setup, but understand that things just happen sometimes and if you’re making any effort at all at hygiene in your herd, it’s likely a fluke. In other words, don’t Continue Reading
Contracted Tendons at Birth in Goats
Are your goat kids’ legs folded over at birth? Give it selenium! Actually, DON’T. This is one of the most pervasive Internet goat care myths to ever exist and it is my sworn duty to try to educate, so let’s talk about selenium deficiency, contracted tendons in goats and slow unfolding at birth. Selenium Deficiency Continue Reading