tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post7254869483395298559..comments2023-10-21T16:38:35.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from Frank and Fern: Meet BillFrank and Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-68158487224530808392014-05-07T17:40:57.157-05:002014-05-07T17:40:57.157-05:00It's great you have some local folks to talk t...It's great you have some local folks to talk to, Felecia. In time you will know what works well for you. Have fun!<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-38867959005030401092014-05-07T11:15:29.312-05:002014-05-07T11:15:29.312-05:00Thank you so much for informing me about Ivomec, F...Thank you so much for informing me about Ivomec, Fern and Fiona! I will definitely be switching to Cydectin! I was told by the lady we got our goats from that you need to worm them very regulalry, like once a month or so. I guess here in the South the worms must be more aggressive or something! The guy we bought our buck from just gave them pieces of a pine tree for worming! I don't know if that works; and I didn't want to take a chance on loosing them to worms. Thanks again for your response! Blessings from Bama!Felecia Cofieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454535396468307243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-67089717350705195612014-05-06T16:15:52.902-05:002014-05-06T16:15:52.902-05:00Ivomec is a very STRONG wormer and has a residual ...Ivomec is a very STRONG wormer and has a residual effect. My livestock, when I bred cattle, did much better with the Cydectin. I had recurrence of lice issues with Ivomec and it often seemed to make the calves and smaller cows lethargic after treatment. Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-48896834237379588792014-05-05T21:14:26.897-05:002014-05-05T21:14:26.897-05:00Felecia we used Ivomec for many years, but when we...Felecia we used Ivomec for many years, but when we discovered Cydectin works better, we switched. They both cover the same spectrum of worms. The fenbendazole covers another set of worms.<br /><br />We don't worm routinely anymore. Well, we do usually worm in the spring when the dormant worms become active in the goat's bodies, as well as hatch out from the ground. I guess that is our one routine worming. Otherwise, I just watch their health. It took me a number of years to get a good eye for healthy vs. a little off or lethargic. There are a number of ways to check for worms including pale gums. If you have a good goat book it will cover the symptoms and what to look for.<br /><br />You will have to learn your ground and your weather to see when you have the highest flush of worms and the most effective way to deal with them. We are farther south now than we were with our first goat herd, and it's just different here. There is a bigger problem with lung worms, which we weren't used to, so we lost some babies before we learned the best way to deal with them. It's all a matter of learning what works best in your situation. Other local folks with goats will definitely be your best resource.<br /><br />Best of luck!<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-62074844011002962052014-05-05T18:42:03.834-05:002014-05-05T18:42:03.834-05:00Hi Fern! What a pretty boy! Love the colors! His n...Hi Fern! What a pretty boy! Love the colors! His name is cute! About goat worming: do you give them Ivomec or any other de-wormer at other times? We give ours Ivomec once every six weeks and an herbal de-wormer once every six weeks. Is this a good routine? Thanks for all your helpful advice! Blessings from Bama!Felecia Cofieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454535396468307243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-72431733197383629102014-05-05T17:01:11.509-05:002014-05-05T17:01:11.509-05:00We do hope he produces good, strong babies, Fiona....We do hope he produces good, strong babies, Fiona. It's a funny name, but we sure like it.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-31662642748159982962014-05-05T17:00:25.845-05:002014-05-05T17:00:25.845-05:00He seems to be doing great, Kathi. He comes over t...He seems to be doing great, Kathi. He comes over to the gate and says hello every time I go to the barn. I'm glad you like the name.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-39129130084942544772014-05-05T16:57:29.102-05:002014-05-05T16:57:29.102-05:00I think this one will be stinky soon enough, Sandr...I think this one will be stinky soon enough, Sandra. He is already exhibiting all of the signs of increasing his perfume! I hope you find a good one.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-91962741149727659252014-05-05T12:14:38.073-05:002014-05-05T12:14:38.073-05:00He looks like a well bred young buck. There is muc...He looks like a well bred young buck. There is much relying on good quality stock isn't there. He looks like he will do well. I love the name!<br />Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-62664249382829397142014-05-05T07:13:19.537-05:002014-05-05T07:13:19.537-05:00Bill E Goat, great name. My grandmother had a cat ...Bill E Goat, great name. My grandmother had a cat named Thomas A. Cat - Tom Cat of course. Hope your little guy settles in well!Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02252527015193035090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-51178669332904728542014-05-05T06:57:49.449-05:002014-05-05T06:57:49.449-05:00Nice looking buck. We need to get a new one this y...Nice looking buck. We need to get a new one this year. I like them young, when they don"t stink :) Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14643387947219993819noreply@blogger.com