Goat hoof trimming

Trimming the hooves is very important for your goat's health. This is not an article on the reasons why (Though perhaps one will be coming in the future) but rather a tutorial on how. Hoof trimming can be tricky or intimidating for new goat owners. Here is a basic tutorial I put together for any of you who are unsure, or just would like some ideas and pointers. Some goat's hooves grow faster than others and will need to be trimmed more frequently. The terrain your goats live on will also…

Overgrown goat hoof issues are a big problem for goats. It's unlikely that you will always keep up with hoof trimming. Life gets busy, bad weather occurs,

Trimming the hooves is very important for your goat's health. This is not an article on the reasons why (Though perhaps one will be coming ...

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Do the dreaded goat task effectively: learn how to trim goat hooves. Find a clear, step-by-step list and pictures to guide you along here!

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If you care about your goats then you’ll take the time to trim their hooves. Since our goats aren’t climbing rocky grounds they are not naturally wearing them down. We as owners need to help them. We got a … Continued

Trimming the hooves is very important for your goat's health. This is not an article on the reasons why (Though perhaps one will be coming in the future) but rather a tutorial on how. Hoof trimming can be tricky or intimidating for new goat owners. Here is a basic tutorial I put together for any of you who are unsure, or just would like some ideas and pointers. Some goat's hooves grow faster than others and will need to be trimmed more frequently. The terrain your goats live on will also…

Knowing how to trim goat hooves is one of those useful things to know when you're raising goats on a homestead or farm. Not only does it

One of the regular or routine maintenance things you will need to do in order to keep your goats happy and healthy is to trim your goats hooves.