[Roxy]

Even if the willow is not out in leaf, the branches will be fresh.......sharp knife, peel back some of the bark from a branch or two,  should be green and nice and juicy looking.  Sick goats will often strip the bark off themselves once you have started the process.  At least she is eating, which is good.  Watch out, she will want all this fancy food when she is well......and will be demanding strawberries and the like, if she gets a taste for the good things!!

[wytsend]

You will need to massage those legs several times a day - even persuading her to keep one leg out straight for up to 10 mins a time , will be helpful.  The tendons have contracted so have got to be encouraged to support her again.

Don't panic if she loses a lot of weight .. it does not matter at this stage .. it soon goes back on.

I have a large herd of Nubians and they are probably the worst at being manhandled at times like this, but it has to be done.

If you want to talk, I am more than willing to give what help/advice I can .... have been goat keeping for over 35 years now.  My number is 01647 231456

[faith0504]

Still got everything crossed for you both 

[Beewyched]

Bless, I hope she gets better soon 

Sounds like your getting loads of helpful advice, aren't peops great on here?

[fruitfarm]

 Come on Della! Keep going girl!

Our  never-refused treat in these circumstances is wholemeal bread and honey sandwiches. And cracker biscuits. Have you got any Rescue Remedy? It might be a good idea to give her a few drops before and after you try to get her on her feet. ( And have a few drops yourself too!)

[Blinkers]

   Not good today - Vet was pleased yesterday as temperature almost normal....but today refusing food, very lethargic, had some water and milk, but looks dreadful......I'm not hopeful    Will report back again later. x

[egglady]

oh dear, and we were all hoping she was over the worst.  will keep everything crossed and hopwfully she'll improve as the day progresses. xx

[Roxy]

Sorry about the setback  - thats goats for you.  When they get sick, sometimes they do not help themselves.  By which I mean, they need to chew the cud, and for that to happen, they need to eat......obviously something they do not want to do when ill, so a difficult situation.  Don't give up though - I have had them looking dreadful, and the following morning, looking so much better.  Also the other way, full of health and then lay lifeless.

[Blinkers]

Have called the vet again as she's just lying there quietly moaning with every breath - awful.   She looks and sounds so pitiful, poor thing. 

[Roxy]

Oh dear, sounds like the poor girl is in pain. Has the vet been giving her pain killing injections - if they are wearing off, she will feel it?  Goats are not good with pain, big or small.

Hope the vet can help.

[wytsend]

Sounds awfully like my worst fear,  pneumonia.    Goats are not good with trauma.
My very best wishes & hugs for a good outcome.

[Cinderhills]

You poor thing.  How very traumatic for you.  Thinking of you and Della.

[katie]

Poor Della and poor you. I do hope she pulls through.
Best wishes
Katie

[Blinkers]

Sounds awfully like my worst fear,  pneumonia.    Goats are not good with trauma.
My very best wishes & hugs for a good outcome.

I suspected pneumonia too as her breathing was beginning to get a bit gurgly.   

Sadly she passed away before the vet got to us.    Can;t tell you how sad I am, but I'm sure all you goat keepers will know.  Can't type any more cos I cant see the keyboard or screen very well now 

x

[Sandy]

Bless, horrid thing but at least you gave her your very very best!!!!