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RE: Goat hoof-trimming and copper-bolusing: This is how we do it!
Oh, wow. While I’ve been planning to get goats, the thought of trimming their hooves has been way intimidating! You made it look fairly easy. This is definately a book markable post.
Thank you!! ♥
Yes, it seems intimidating at first, but the process is fairly simple. The main thing is getting the goats to cooperate. The first few times you do this, (if they were not previously trained), they will be DRAMATIC. I have one girl, Pixie, who would always sigh and then melt to the ground! And since I had her tied to the fence, she would start choking because she was semi-hanging herself... On purpose. She was ridiculous. They all know the routine now. Treats afterward make this process go quicker. Once they realize they get treats for hoof trimming, they dont oppose it too much.