Yesterday was Good Friday so getting a vet out to check out a couple of sick goats was not going to be easy. I spotted that both Sunny and Gerry, two of our billies, were ill. Both were off their food, lethargic, had the runs and were looking rather unhappy. Sunny had a swollen stomach and a bit of blood in his droppings. We got through to the vet and we were asked to bring them in, rather than have the vet call out. Though this reduced (considerably) the cost, it was something of a challenge to get both into the land rover. Sunny in particular is a good size and weight. Nevertheless, we got them to Gosforth.
They were both given medication. We think the cause is someone feeding them daffodils. Some grow outside the gate of the allotment where we keep the goats. Lots of people visit them every day. Some bring them carrots etc to feed to them. Others pick grass. We think someone may have picked the daffodils in all innocence and fed them to the goats. Sunny being the boss goat probably got the lion's share.
I'm pleased to report that today both Sunny and Gerry were improved, eating well and had no signs of sickness. Meanwhile, we will be removing the daffodils.
Sunny now recovered and eating grass.
Likewise, Gerry eating grass today.
Four of our boys today enjoying the spring sunshine.
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