…contracting cryptosporidiosis, though older crias can certainly become infected. It can cause diarrhea, lethargy, lack of appetite, and weight loss. Diarrhea may be pasty or watery, depending on the severity…
…think may “adopt” them or an older lamb you think they’d get along with. However, housing individuals together who have significant differences in their dietary or housing needs will be…
…an older goat kid you think they’d get along with). However, housing individuals together who have significant differences in their dietary or housing needs will be more challenging, so be…
…someone like Goldie, who’s an older guy, not as agile as he once was, and could risk even leg or foot entrapment, as you mentioned, too. And so we swapped…
…smooth and non-raised scales on their feet. Raised scales could be a sign of scaly leg mites, though sometimes older individuals, especially large breed roosters, may develop slightly raised scales…
…for safely working around them in our piglet care resource. Welcoming Elderly Pigs While some older pigs will continue to thrive with the same care you provide to other pig…
…how to best support them and keep them comfortable. Welcoming Elderly Individuals While some older turkeys will continue to thrive with the same care you provide to other turkey residents,…
…have smooth, flat scales on their feet. Raised scales could be a sign of scaly leg mites, though sometimes older individuals develop slightly raised scales where their foot and the…
…not uncommon in older goats. You can also check their gums which should be moist and pink. Red, pale, or tacky gums can indicate a problem. While checking their mouth,…
…of a caregiver-performed health check and should be reserved for your veterinarian, you can look for missing, broken, or visibly loose incisors, which are not uncommon in older sheep. You…
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