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Author Topic: First time hoof trimming  (Read 6802 times)

Hatty

  • Joined Feb 2011
Re: First time hoof trimming
« Reply #15 on: June 17, 2012, 10:13:33 pm »
I have found I can manage mine on my own if I use the milking stand, as long as I have access to both sides,
How long did you say it would take me to dig this 5 acres with my spade?

goosepimple

  • Joined May 2010
  • nr Lauder, Scottish Borders
Re: First time hoof trimming
« Reply #16 on: June 18, 2012, 10:08:01 am »
Yes, Jaykay put link on another thread about milk stands which gives you plans for one which is easy peasy to make - think I'll try that and see if its suitable for doing their feet, that way I wont have to bother OH.
registered soay, castlemilk moorit  and north ronaldsay sheep, pygmy goats, steinbacher geese, muscovy ducks, various hens, lots of visiting mallards, a naughty border collie, a puss and a couple of guinea pigs

plumseverywhere

  • Joined Apr 2013
  • Worcestershire
    • Its Baaath Time
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Re: First time hoof trimming
« Reply #17 on: June 18, 2012, 11:10:49 am »
I have anchor points on the fence where we tie the goats lead/collar - pop a hay net there - run their body along the fence (no escape route for the back end haha) and then gently lean on the side a bit so they are under your control.
All 4 of mine are used to being anchored now (even the baby) and will happily stand/lie chewing the cud while they wait for their turn to be foot trimmed/drenched/bathed/groomed etc
the you give them a treat after  :) [size=78%] [/size]
Smallholding in Worcestershire, making goats milk soap for www.itsbaaathtime.com and mum to 4 girls,  goats, sheep, chickens, dog, cat and garden snails...

 

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