It’s actually the mucus membrane you want to look at, not just the lower eye lid. You need to cover upper lid with thumb, push down slightly (GENTLY pushing eye inward) and at same time pull lower lid down. This will make that membrane pop out a bit so you can check for color
@@mikemitchell9157 Sorry, meant to say here’s a link, going over the process a bit. Just the lid would def give you an idea and better than nothing, but from what I’ve read and seen it’s the membrane you want. Can’t really always just go by the eyes either, thats just one thing to look at; would still want a fecal to know what type a worm or if the load is serious enough to warrant meds. There’s a problem with people over worming their herds and resistance is a real issue now with a lot of the wormer now becoming ineffective.
@@tenderplacebo I'll do what my vet said thanks. And no link in your message. And yes I know all about the over worming my goats have only ever been wormed once when I first get them. And as needed after that
@@mikemitchell9157 there should be a link by itself, before I double posted on accident. It’s a vet from Virginia tech doing a short lecture on FAMACHA, and goes into the field at end to show the proper way to do it. She has another video doing fecal floats and how to identify the different eggs. Good to hear on the goats. I haven’t had to worm either with rotational grazing, but they were wormed before coming to my property about 4 years ago.
Thank you! Very informative. Do you have a video on how to treat worms? I have 2 goats that have white eyelids and I'm treating with goat wormer from tractor supply. But I figured it wouldn't hurt to learn more. 🙃
I forgot to mention that D.E. does not work as you intended. Oklahoma State University has done extensive work in this area. You may contact them for further info. I believe that Cornell University has done some research in this area as well. God Bless
So how does it look like when they have worms?..my goat is black and newborn, cant really see any redness...but she is a recue so i think she will be needing worm medesine anyway..
Thank you for this great video. :) I am a paranoid "mama" and want my kids to be as healthy as possible! Much love to you all! A quick question please. My kids are 4 months old and have very small yellow crusties on their nose around the outside or "upper lip". No blockage, or drain. Just a minute amount of dry "yellowish" crust in spots. Is this normal?
FamilyWhale Not knowing exactly what it might be (we are not vets) I'd check the goat health and care facebook group. That's where we go for starters on any of this. That said, it might be just a little col, but again we're not vets- If it was me, I would put some apple cider vinegar in there water about a tsp per gallon. Also, Probios. It's a probiotic powder that you sprinkle on their grain. Hope that helps...
OK… So you tell us what they should look like if they “don’t have worms”… It would be nice to know what it looks like if they “do have worms”. That would be very helpful information.
I used them on my goats. As long as it's not too loose or too tight, it works fine. It's best to hand wash them with mild soap, warm water and rinse well, then air dry. Metal parts will chip the inside of your dryer.
This would be a check for1/3 of the worms that plague goats. the barber worms can cause the goat to become anemic, so this is why to look for a healthy red. Just putting that out there in case of somebody trying to treat worms instead of underlying medical problem.
To see the right part of the eyelid, you need to push the top lid closed and then pull the lower lid down so the conjuntiva pops out. DE Given orally is not an effective dewormer at all. If you have goats, or are thinking about getting goats, I strongly recommend taking a famacha class to learn how to check lids properly, management tips to reduce parasites in your pasture and how to save a goat who is anemic from high worm load. DE won't help. Check out the free, online famacha training offered by university of Rhode island.
Be careful assuming they don’t have worms if their mucous membranes are pink. Also, according to several studies, the diatomateous earth has no effect on internal parasite control.
Abosolutely.... there is no evidence in all the studies to date that it has any effect for INTERNAL parasite control. External yes, as it only works when in a dry environment. Once ingested, it becomes just a great source of mins - NO PARASITE CONTROL
Asalamu Alikum Sidra Khan, The swelling jaw problem is because of warm in stomach and it lacks in good nutritious food. Kindly feed him with good concentrated food which especially have high "protein". Check hows your goat body hair is. If it is not looking shiny and soft then you should dewarm him.
It’s actually the mucus membrane you want to look at, not just the lower eye lid. You need to cover upper lid with thumb, push down slightly (GENTLY pushing eye inward) and at same time pull lower lid down. This will make that membrane pop out a bit so you can check for color
Look like only vet can do that ? 😁
That's funny my vet told me to just pull their lower eyelid down and look where it meets the eye
@@mikemitchell9157 Sorry, meant to say here’s a link, going over the process a bit.
Just the lid would def give you an idea and better than nothing, but from what I’ve read and seen it’s the membrane you want.
Can’t really always just go by the eyes either, thats just one thing to look at; would still want a fecal to know what type a worm or if the load is serious enough to warrant meds.
There’s a problem with people over worming their herds and resistance is a real issue now with a lot of the wormer now becoming ineffective.
@@tenderplacebo I'll do what my vet said thanks. And no link in your message. And yes I know all about the over worming my goats have only ever been wormed once when I first get them. And as needed after that
@@mikemitchell9157 there should be a link by itself, before I double posted on accident. It’s a vet from Virginia tech doing a short lecture on FAMACHA, and goes into the field at end to show the proper way to do it. She has another video doing fecal floats and how to identify the different eggs.
Good to hear on the goats. I haven’t had to worm either with rotational grazing, but they were wormed before coming to my property about 4 years ago.
Thank you! Very informative. Do you have a video on how to treat worms? I have 2 goats that have white eyelids and I'm treating with goat wormer from tractor supply. But I figured it wouldn't hurt to learn more. 🙃
Yep, but I see in your other comment, you found the video on DE ;)
Big Family Homestead I have a goat and she is getting thinner at the back area but the bottom of her stomach is getting bigger plz help
@@maritzasanchez4281 did you ever figure out what was going on?
I haves female going through the same, she just had a kid a couple months ago.
How do you feed the DE to goats that doesn’t hurt their lungs?
ok, but whats the color of lids in case of worm infected goats?
How much diatomaceous earth do you give them a day?
Great video! Well done, concise, homey. Love it! My kinda goat friends ☺️
I forgot to mention that D.E. does not work as you intended. Oklahoma State University has done extensive work in this area. You may contact them for further info. I believe that Cornell University has done some research in this area as well. God Bless
Good evening how can I take care of coccidia on my young goat kids
So how does it look like when they have worms?..my goat is black and newborn, cant really see any redness...but she is a recue so i think she will be needing worm medesine anyway..
Do you have video on how to treat goat eyeworm. ?
Thank you for this great video. :) I am a paranoid "mama" and want my kids to be as healthy as possible! Much love to you all! A quick question please. My kids are 4 months old and have very small yellow crusties on their nose around the outside or "upper lip". No blockage, or drain. Just a minute amount of dry "yellowish" crust in spots. Is this normal?
FamilyWhale Not knowing exactly what it might be (we are not vets) I'd check the goat health and care facebook group. That's where we go for starters on any of this. That said, it might be just a little col, but again we're not vets- If it was me, I would put some apple cider vinegar in there water about a tsp per gallon. Also, Probios. It's a probiotic powder that you sprinkle on their grain. Hope that helps...
What kind of worms? How would i test for lung worm? My buck has had a dry cough for a month now.
Have you found an answer for this? I think my little buck may have lung worm also.
Sir how I can gain weight in goat quickly....any medicine or any diet formula
OK… So you tell us what they should look like if they “don’t have worms”… It would be nice to know what it looks like if they “do have worms”. That would be very helpful information.
It would be light colored or white
Hi there I have a bottle baby that's 25 days old and has a raspy cough. I'm thinking pneumonia... my 1st out of 4 bottle babies with this
Where can I buy that stuff you mention for goats that have worms ?
How do you administer the diatomaceous earth monthly? In grain or separately?
You don't. It doesn't work. Ask any vet or parasitologist.
@@sallycolby8670 THERE ARE MANY OTHER THINGS IT'S GOOD FOR SO BUZZ THE FRIG OFF.
Thanks! Best job at explaining !!
Thanks a lot team, superb guidelines
Do you use regular dog collars on your goats?
I used them on my goats. As long as it's not too loose or too tight, it works fine. It's best to hand wash them with mild soap, warm water and rinse well, then air dry. Metal parts will chip the inside of your dryer.
thanks for this tip, look forward to your other videos
how much DE do you give each goat, and how often?
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This would be a check for1/3 of the worms that plague goats. the barber worms can cause the goat to become anemic, so this is why to look for a healthy red. Just putting that out there in case of somebody trying to treat worms instead of underlying medical problem.
nice
Thanks this will help me
To see the right part of the eyelid, you need to push the top lid closed and then pull the lower lid down so the conjuntiva pops out. DE Given orally is not an effective dewormer at all. If you have goats, or are thinking about getting goats, I strongly recommend taking a famacha class to learn how to check lids properly, management tips to reduce parasites in your pasture and how to save a goat who is anemic from high worm load. DE won't help. Check out the free, online famacha training offered by university of Rhode island.
Milky Way Ranch You are correct! That’s the correct FAMACHA method.
Nice hat Brad! Thank you for the great information!
thanks
Hi hello...
My goat got
gravel. Can you suggest a solution to remove it😓 he is crying while pea😢😢
hi! why you did not specify what color indicate having worm or parasite, may be worm on their eyes
I now know that the eyelids must be nice and dark pink if them goats are worms free. How do the eyelids look like when goats have worms?
Dark Pink = Good. The Paler WHite they get the more parasites they might have.
@@Bigfamilyhomestead Thanks a million.
That’s exactly what I was wondering, he didn’t say what color they are when they DO have worms 😕
Be careful assuming they don’t have worms if their mucous membranes are pink. Also, according to several studies, the diatomateous earth has no effect on internal parasite control.
Abosolutely.... there is no evidence in all the studies to date that it has any effect for INTERNAL parasite control. External yes, as it only works when in a dry environment. Once ingested, it becomes just a great source of mins - NO PARASITE CONTROL
i have a 8 months old baby goat and about a month he had a swelling jaw line I don't know what to do plz help !
Asalamu Alikum Sidra Khan, The swelling jaw problem is because of warm in stomach and it lacks in good nutritious food. Kindly feed him with good concentrated food which especially have high "protein". Check hows your goat body hair is. If it is not looking shiny and soft then you should dewarm him.
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Thank you somuch sir, Great info. new Subscriber pls. Godbless 🙏
What is name of injection for lice
Hlo sir my goat has swollen ears and eyes.. What should I do
Siddhu Chhetri
Take it to a vet?
Tommorw i am gonna do this
Nice hat
love the hat ;) too cute!
Absolutlly beautiful.
My goats has weak legs and keeps falling over he is 6 years old
Selenium deficiency
Lets start from this to give your cattle anti parasites pills every mont like cats and dogs
These guys can talk. The only problem is the most important word they mumbled
thanks