My 2 goats need hooves trimmed, BADLY I'm.getting my vet to come and do it, so if anything is bad, she can treat it then. Then I think I can keep them up This video was VERY helpful. Thank you
Thank you for such excellent videos! I admire your obvious professionalism and care evident in the videos. We have several young Miniature Nubians with quite pronounced heels. Their heels are at least 5/16"- 3/8" "taller" than the toe. I've been able to slightly flatten the heel, but I'd be getting into the capilary bed if I flattened it any further. After trimming the folded over hoof wall, the heel is a fair bit taller than the toe. Is this normal? I have not found anyone directly address this before. Two of the goats have prior unrelated leg injuries, so it's hard to gauge their mobility, but the others seem to get around fine.
Hello and thank you for watching our videos! We have lots of videos you might be interested so be sure to check out our channel. Thank you for the kind words and good luck to you on your purchase.
Just keep in mind babe that we all had loads to learn when all of first started. They'll be heartbreak and LOTS of frustration, but it is totally worth it when you witness the first birth or have some of the animals come to you for scritches. Sometimes you'll end up with a "bad" 🤫 mamma and you get to bottle feed. Good luck. It's an awesome life!
@@MMSF.1 yes indeed so far I have had a good experience I am now with 4 (3 mini Lamanchas and 1 Nigerian) does and 2 (1 mini Lamancha and 1 Nigerian) bucks. All sweethearts so far, I am looking forward to breed them and have the experience of kidding. I am sure that there will be ups and downs, like anything else in life. Thank you for your kind reply.
Hey! Dont know if you remember me but you did a video on lack of growth in kids, just wanted to give you an up date my billy is now well and truely growing , i followed your advise and fed him separate from my o th er goats for bout 2 month and he shot up, he will be a daddy in march 😊 Thank you again for doing that video
Absolutely we remember you! It is great news you were able to find a program that worked for you and your billy! Sometimes finding a good way to feed to little ones and the big ones together can be challenging. Finding a way to allow the little ones to eat at their own pace without stress can make a huge difference in their growth. Thanks again for the follow up, we truly appreciate your feedback and your kind words! We look forward to hearing from you in the future and wish you the best of luck.
That is great news! Keep a close eye on smallest baby out of your triplet group to make sure they are getting enough milk. Sometimes they can get pushed out of the way and can really fall behind. If you have any questions, contact us anytime.
My goats need their hooves trimmed every 6 - 7 weeks. They have plenty of 'rocks / boulders' in their pen, but their hooves still need 6 - 7 weeks trimming. From NH.
@@LinessaFarms Hi, different viewer here but my pet Nigies I trim every 6-8 weeks or so. I am sure I feed them too much protein as the boys are fat. (Wethers). Lol. Of course mine never look like that either. I also use a file/rasp when done most times. They do not have a pasture nor rocks just a yard and medium sized concrete patio. My Miller gets trimmed a bit more often as she is on the stantion daily for her snax she must have to be milked. One boy has trouble getting on my custom high stand and the other can't be fooled. Thanks for the refresher, always looking for tips and tricks. Thanks.
Thank you for the great video! I’m left handed and I can’t got the clippers to work like my husband can (he uses his right hand even though he’s left handed). I’ve looked for left handed clippers but haven’t found any. Do you know of any? Thank you!
Some of these goat hooves are hard as concrete! I actually use a special cutting head on a grinder for some of them. I will put together a video on it for you.
@@LinessaFarms The goats we bought were from an older couple and it looks like they were never able to tend to their hooves so I've just been cutting to the spongey center. The back hooves are the worst and curve outwards at the toes. I was told not to cut the spongey center, but I feel like to get them straight and flat, I need to.
You are correct. Go ahead and trim them down so they are level and correct. Avoid cutting to the point they bleed but you will need to trim them down. “Don’t trim the soft parts” is bad advice in our opinion.
@@LinessaFarms I thought so too! You're awesome, thank you. The wife and I started our little ranch a few months ago so we've been learning a lot very fast thanks to you guys!!
I trimmed the goat hooves today the first time. I could clearly see where the nail starting to curl over the foot, but I'm not sure about the back pad of the hoof - how far away I could cut it. As I understand it should be flush with the foot, but was hesitant to cut it.
Hello! The heal gets built up as well. You will need to trim it down from time to time. You can also purchase and use a rasp to do this as well. Just go slow and do your best to get it even. Good question!
Hello. Have you ever had hooves where the inside pads grew bigger and flatter due to the sheep being overweight from pregnancy? My ewe had multiple lambs and had not been on the skinny side to start out, and this made her legs bow. My question is whether the there would be excess growth only, or if the pad itself has changed. Very hard to tell. The hoof wall is thicker. Would the hooves naturally return to normal through wear if I find that there isn't any excess to remove? She is much lighter but her hooves are still messed up looking. Thanks much.
We have seen pads thicken and deform over time. Nutrition and type of bedding can have an effect on the hooves as well. Our girls hooves tend to grow more and wear down less when they are in confinement during and after pregnancy. I attribute this to the increased nutrition they receive and less wear and tear on their hooves. Keep them trimmed up and they should start to correct themselves.
I have a Doe Boer goat that has a front hoof that looks like your goat before your trimmed, however that is after I trimmed. One of the half of that hoof is splayed outwards and it seems no matter how I trim it stays splayed out. Any suggestions as to what I can do?
Cee, this is a great question and one we get often. First of all, thank you for watching the channel and thank you for your kind words. Bad feet/pasturns can be due to genetics, poor hoof trimming, or both. Sometimes even with hoof trimming, foot placement will not correct itself. Do your best to continue trimming often and over time the goat may get better. If not, it’s ok and you may just have a goat with bad feet. The fact you are educating yourself and asking questions tells us you are being proactive and doing what you can. Proper nutrition is important for overall hoof and pasturn health as well.
Put tennis balls on the horn tips--they're cute and a lot less dangerous and Nerf rubber coated tennis balls (with wide slits--how convenient are those) for the base of their horns...so when you get head butted, it's a little less of an impact.
@@LinessaFarms sorry, I never saw your reply. Another tip is for her to talk to them and put an upside down padded bucket for them to rest the leg on. They get uncomfortable on 3 legs.
There are other factors that can go into hard hooves as well such as nutrition, frequency of trimming, and medication applications. We have helped on large farms where hooves are treaded with application of formaldehyde. These hooves are so hard, in some cases, we are required to use trimming tools designed for horses.
Thanks, Chris. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a message. It’s pretty easy to cause a wound in the soft tissue of the foot, especially with young lambs and kids.
Thank you for watching our videos! Here is a link to the cleaning tool. www.amazon.com/Happy-Horse-Hoof-Pick/dp/B08GCVP1RM/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=hoof+pick+tool&qid=1610816835&sr=8-17
Hello! Your best option would be to contact your local veterinarian’s office that deals with livestock. More than likely they will either offer the services you need or they can put you in contact with someone who can help.
Hi, Carrie. This can be difficult for the animal and for your back. If you aren’t able to find someone to give you a hand, we would advise haltering her and tying her to a post or fence while you are there with her. In addition to this you can place her between you and a wall. If I have to trim hooves alone, I will tie the goat or sheep up with a halter in a corner so the animal is facing the wall and has one of her sides against the wall. I will then sit on a bucket and trim her hooves, moving the bucket as I go along. When I go to trim the other side, I will move her so she is facing the other wall in the corner. Hopefully this makes sense. Thanks for the question and good luck.
Once a year? LoL if I don't trim my weather every 2 to 3 weeks his hooves grow to the point of curling over. I will say this is probably the most spoiled Saunan/ Nubian cross in the world. My mother is constantly feeding him cereal, berries, apples, and prunes ( the ol' boy even gets candy now and then) , I have no doubt that along with living in a heated garage during the winter causes the rapid growth. I didn't see you talk about the dew claws, do you just avoid trying them all together? Personally I never have had touch in the last 12 years or so trimming hooves. Overall this was very good instructions, I often watch these videos to see if I can pick up anything new
Thanks for your feedback. We actually specifically show clipping the dew claws at 10:35 in the video. Growth depends a lot on the breed we have some that need to be trimmed every 2 months and some that only need it once to twice a year. 👍🏻
@@LinessaFarms thanks I guess I missed that part of the video, like I said I have a spoiled weather and he doesn't like it much when he's not the center of attention.
Hello and thank you for watching our videos! This is a great question. Many farms will have other options regarding assistive devices. If you have head stanchions, tilt tables, or other options available to you (and you know how to safely use them) feel free to use them. We try to make our videos based off the most difficult scenario and for people without additional equipment. Head stanchions generally work well for trained animals such as dairy goats. You would not want to introduce a goat to the stanchion for the first time on hoof trimming day; this would probably not go well for you or the goat. When dealing with animals with horns, always be extra cautious. Most horned boers will not fit through a stanchion and if they do, they can be extremely dangerous to get out of the stanchion (think pinched fingers, horns caught on equipment, horns at your chest and neck level). Whenever using stanchions or other equipment, try to make sure you can get the animal out of it quickly and safely. For those of you with dairy goats used to being milked, by all means, trimming hooves in the stanchion is probably your best bet! Thanks again!
Yes. Unfortunately, some people don’t trim their animals at all. By the time we got to him it was too late and we spent the rest of our time with him on our farm doing our best to correct his issues. We quite literally purchased him from someone trying to sell him out of a dog crate in a tractor supply store parking lot. We see lots and lots of animals that are 2-3 years old that have never been trimmed.
I'm getting ready to do this for my first time. I have 1 Boer Billy and 2 Alpine/Boer females. Looks easy enough , however I'm a bit concerned about the billy cooperating , even with a helper. I say that because he really is an a$$hole. I'm not kidding - he attacks everybody and everything that gets in his way. I've started calling him the "bully goat"
My 2 goats need hooves trimmed, BADLY I'm.getting my vet to come and do it, so if anything is bad, she can treat it then. Then I think I can keep them up
This video was VERY helpful. Thank you
Thank you, Jeffery. Best of luck to you!
I made a timber "crush" for my goats (2) keeps them in place and u can do it alone. great video
Thank you for such excellent videos! I admire your obvious professionalism and care evident in the videos.
We have several young Miniature Nubians with quite pronounced heels. Their heels are at least 5/16"- 3/8" "taller" than the toe. I've been able to slightly flatten the heel, but I'd be getting into the capilary bed if I flattened it any further. After trimming the folded over hoof wall, the heel is a fair bit taller than the toe.
Is this normal? I have not found anyone directly address this before.
Two of the goats have prior unrelated leg injuries, so it's hard to gauge their mobility, but the others seem to get around fine.
Getting 1 buckling and 2 doellings. Oh do I ever have loads ti learn. I am learning natural remedies and resources. Good teaching! Thank you!
Hello and thank you for watching our videos! We have lots of videos you might be interested so be sure to check out our channel. Thank you for the kind words and good luck to you on your purchase.
Just keep in mind babe that we all had loads to learn when all of first started. They'll be heartbreak and LOTS of frustration, but it is totally worth it when you witness the first birth or have some of the animals come to you for scritches. Sometimes you'll end up with a "bad" 🤫 mamma and you get to bottle feed. Good luck. It's an awesome life!
@@MMSF.1 yes indeed so far I have had a good experience I am now with 4 (3 mini Lamanchas and 1 Nigerian) does and 2 (1 mini Lamancha and 1 Nigerian) bucks.
All sweethearts so far, I am looking forward to breed them and have the experience of kidding. I am sure that there will be ups and downs, like anything else in life. Thank you for your kind reply.
Very helpful video. Thank you. You are lucky to have such a good helper!
Hey! Dont know if you remember me but you did a video on lack of growth in kids, just wanted to give you an up date my billy is now well and truely growing , i followed your advise and fed him separate from my o th er goats for bout 2 month and he shot up, he will be a daddy in march 😊 Thank you again for doing that video
Absolutely we remember you! It is great news you were able to find a program that worked for you and your billy! Sometimes finding a good way to feed to little ones and the big ones together can be challenging. Finding a way to allow the little ones to eat at their own pace without stress can make a huge difference in their growth. Thanks again for the follow up, we truly appreciate your feedback and your kind words! We look forward to hearing from you in the future and wish you the best of luck.
Very detailed information. Thank you.
Hallelujah for you! And this sight! We are new to keeping goats. Our Doe's each birth triples...🙃.
That is great news! Keep a close eye on smallest baby out of your triplet group to make sure they are getting enough milk. Sometimes they can get pushed out of the way and can really fall behind. If you have any questions, contact us anytime.
Thanks, good vid.
Thank you, Boyd. We appreciate you watching the video and taking the time to leave us a message.
My goats need their hooves trimmed every 6 - 7 weeks. They have plenty of 'rocks / boulders' in their pen, but their hooves still need 6 - 7 weeks trimming. From NH.
dc0145a wow! What kind of goats do you raise?
@@LinessaFarms
Hi, different viewer here but my pet Nigies I trim every 6-8 weeks or so. I am sure I feed them too much protein as the boys are fat. (Wethers). Lol. Of course mine never look like that either. I also use a file/rasp when done most times. They do not have a pasture nor rocks just a yard and medium sized concrete patio. My Miller gets trimmed a bit more often as she is on the stantion daily for her snax she must have to be milked. One boy has trouble getting on my custom high stand and the other can't be fooled.
Thanks for the refresher, always looking for tips and tricks. Thanks.
@@lesliemandic9673 you’re welcome. 😬
Thank you.
You are very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind comment. It is appreciated.
Top drawer once again :)
Thank you, Pao. Always nice to hear from you. We hope you are well.
Thank you for the great video!
I’m left handed and I can’t got the clippers to work like my husband can (he uses his right hand even though he’s left handed). I’ve looked for left handed clippers but haven’t found any. Do you know of any?
Thank you!
I do not! This is a recurring issue we have been asked about. If you ever find any, let us know. Life can be hard for lefties!
@@LinessaFarms I will. Yes it’s a struggle for a lot of things. Thank you!
Great video. We have been a little too cautious with ours it seems, I'll have to just man up a bit next time.
Some of these goat hooves are hard as concrete! I actually use a special cutting head on a grinder for some of them. I will put together a video on it for you.
@@LinessaFarms The goats we bought were from an older couple and it looks like they were never able to tend to their hooves so I've just been cutting to the spongey center. The back hooves are the worst and curve outwards at the toes. I was told not to cut the spongey center, but I feel like to get them straight and flat, I need to.
By this I mean, the white soft center is sloping up and out with the hoof wall.
You are correct. Go ahead and trim them down so they are level and correct. Avoid cutting to the point they bleed but you will need to trim them down. “Don’t trim the soft parts” is bad advice in our opinion.
@@LinessaFarms I thought so too! You're awesome, thank you. The wife and I started our little ranch a few months ago so we've been learning a lot very fast thanks to you guys!!
Thanks a million for that vid. Outta help with my entry.
Thanks for watching our videos! We appreciate it. We have new videos coming out soon!
I trimmed the goat hooves today the first time. I could clearly see where the nail starting to curl over the foot, but I'm not sure about the back pad of the hoof - how far away I could cut it. As I understand it should be flush with the foot, but was hesitant to cut it.
Hello! The heal gets built up as well. You will need to trim it down from time to time. You can also purchase and use a rasp to do this as well. Just go slow and do your best to get it even. Good question!
Great video
Hi John! Thank you for watching our videos and for the kind words. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Hello. Have you ever had hooves where the inside pads grew bigger and flatter due to the sheep being overweight from pregnancy? My ewe had multiple lambs and had not been on the skinny side to start out, and this made her legs bow. My question is whether the there would be excess growth only, or if the pad itself has changed. Very hard to tell. The hoof wall is thicker. Would the hooves naturally return to normal through wear if I find that there isn't any excess to remove? She is much lighter but her hooves are still messed up looking. Thanks much.
We have seen pads thicken and deform over time. Nutrition and type of bedding can have an effect on the hooves as well. Our girls hooves tend to grow more and wear down less when they are in confinement during and after pregnancy. I attribute this to the increased nutrition they receive and less wear and tear on their hooves. Keep them trimmed up and they should start to correct themselves.
Young Lady holding the goat , Your hair is beautiful, so very pretty you are
Thank you. 😬
I have a Doe Boer goat that has a front hoof that looks like your goat before your trimmed, however that is after I trimmed. One of the half of that hoof is splayed outwards and it seems no matter how I trim it stays splayed out. Any suggestions as to what I can do?
Cee, this is a great question and one we get often. First of all, thank you for watching the channel and thank you for your kind words. Bad feet/pasturns can be due to genetics, poor hoof trimming, or both. Sometimes even with hoof trimming, foot placement will not correct itself. Do your best to continue trimming often and over time the goat may get better. If not, it’s ok and you may just have a goat with bad feet. The fact you are educating yourself and asking questions tells us you are being proactive and doing what you can. Proper nutrition is important for overall hoof and pasturn health as well.
Thanks
Thank you Jeanne and thank you for watching our channel and videos!
Put tennis balls on the horn tips--they're cute and a lot less dangerous and Nerf rubber coated tennis balls (with wide slits--how convenient are those) for the base of their horns...so when you get head butted, it's a little less of an impact.
Nice tip (no pun intended)! 😬
@@LinessaFarms sorry, I never saw your reply. Another tip is for her to talk to them and put an upside down padded bucket for them to rest the leg on. They get uncomfortable on 3 legs.
It is easier to trim their hooves when it is the wet season, once their hooves are very dry, like during summer/fall, they are very hard to cut.
There are other factors that can go into hard hooves as well such as nutrition, frequency of trimming, and medication applications. We have helped on large farms where hooves are treaded with application of formaldehyde. These hooves are so hard, in some cases, we are required to use trimming tools designed for horses.
Thank you for telling people not to use the sharp shears as a pick. Most videos say to do it. I think it's bad practice too
Thanks, Chris. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a message. It’s pretty easy to cause a wound in the soft tissue of the foot, especially with young lambs and kids.
Where can i purchase your cleaning tool with brush ???
Rylie
Thank you for watching our videos! Here is a link to the cleaning tool.
www.amazon.com/Happy-Horse-Hoof-Pick/dp/B08GCVP1RM/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?dchild=1&keywords=hoof+pick+tool&qid=1610816835&sr=8-17
What’s the name of the tool you used to clean the huffs?
If you look on amazon, you can do a search for “hoof pick” or “horse hoof pick”.
Linessa Farms, LLC thank you!
We have a goat that needs her hooves done so bad and live in Florida and looking for someone to do this where do i look. Brandon Fl
Hello! Your best option would be to contact your local veterinarian’s office that deals with livestock. More than likely they will either offer the services you need or they can put you in contact with someone who can help.
I need help doing my girls hooves. I'm scared I'm going to hurt her and she won't sit still
Hi, Carrie. This can be difficult for the animal and for your back. If you aren’t able to find someone to give you a hand, we would advise haltering her and tying her to a post or fence while you are there with her. In addition to this you can place her between you and a wall. If I have to trim hooves alone, I will tie the goat or sheep up with a halter in a corner so the animal is facing the wall and has one of her sides against the wall. I will then sit on a bucket and trim her hooves, moving the bucket as I go along. When I go to trim the other side, I will move her so she is facing the other wall in the corner. Hopefully this makes sense. Thanks for the question and good luck.
I know what I'm gonna tomorrow
Once a year? LoL if I don't trim my weather every 2 to 3 weeks his hooves grow to the point of curling over. I will say this is probably the most spoiled Saunan/ Nubian cross in the world. My mother is constantly feeding him cereal, berries, apples, and prunes ( the ol' boy even gets candy now and then) , I have no doubt that along with living in a heated garage during the winter causes the rapid growth.
I didn't see you talk about the dew claws, do you just avoid trying them all together? Personally I never have had touch in the last 12 years or so trimming hooves.
Overall this was very good instructions, I often watch these videos to see if I can pick up anything new
Thanks for your feedback. We actually specifically show clipping the dew claws at 10:35 in the video. Growth depends a lot on the breed we have some that need to be trimmed every 2 months and some that only need it once to twice a year. 👍🏻
@@LinessaFarms thanks I guess I missed that part of the video, like I said I have a spoiled weather and he doesn't like it much when he's not the center of attention.
Why don't you use a stand, like for milking? It has a head lock.
Hello and thank you for watching our videos! This is a great question. Many farms will have other options regarding assistive devices. If you have head stanchions, tilt tables, or other options available to you (and you know how to safely use them) feel free to use them.
We try to make our videos based off the most difficult scenario and for people without additional equipment.
Head stanchions generally work well for trained animals such as dairy goats. You would not want to introduce a goat to the stanchion for the first time on hoof trimming day; this would probably not go well for you or the goat. When dealing with animals with horns, always be extra cautious. Most horned boers will not fit through a stanchion and if they do, they can be extremely dangerous to get out of the stanchion (think pinched fingers, horns caught on equipment, horns at your chest and neck level). Whenever using stanchions or other equipment, try to make sure you can get the animal out of it quickly and safely.
For those of you with dairy goats used to being milked, by all means, trimming hooves in the stanchion is probably your best bet!
Thanks again!
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Thanks for watching our videos, Mike. 👍🏻
His feet were let go to long
Yes. Unfortunately, some people don’t trim their animals at all. By the time we got to him it was too late and we spent the rest of our time with him on our farm doing our best to correct his issues. We quite literally purchased him from someone trying to sell him out of a dog crate in a tractor supply store parking lot. We see lots and lots of animals that are 2-3 years old that have never been trimmed.
I'm getting ready to do this for my first time. I have 1 Boer Billy and 2 Alpine/Boer females. Looks easy enough , however I'm a bit concerned about the billy cooperating , even with a helper. I say that because he really is an a$$hole. I'm not kidding - he attacks everybody and everything that gets in his way. I've started calling him the "bully goat"
Good luck and keep us posted on how it goes!