posted 6 years ago
This year i bought a small herd of nigerian dwarf goats 3 does 1 buck and 1 whether. I have to construct a pen for the boys yet but since they are only a few months old its not a major rush yet. However i am getting supplies together as i go for all stages of milking to breeding and im pretty new to the backyard goats we always had weed control goats growing up but those where market bought mixes that we just kept for a little so this is my first real herd. What shots do i need to be giving them annually and i notice since they are registered i am part of the ADGA when people list them they list herd tested clean. How often do i need my herd tested how do i go about it, and what should i be giving them shot wise?
I treat them monthly with a wormer pellet i got from my local tractor supply and i use DE as well on there feed i give them (very little feed) and they have free choice of baking soda and minerals and i know my area is copper isnt the best so i am going to be giving them copper pills as recommended once they are old enough im keeping a very close eye to ensure they dont show any signs of copper loss.