 Over the years we have learned from some old goat folks and from the internet, of many homemade remedy recipes to cure many common and some not so common ailments affecting our goats. These are some recipes that have worked for us. First of all we recommend that you consult with your vet before using any of these recipes. Disclaimer: The information presented is based on years of experience and work with a personal veterinarian. The information should not replace veterinary care when needed, but is intended to help with management, diagnosis, and emergency care for the issues of goats. A good relationship with a knowledgeable, or willing-to-learn veterinarian is crucial for successful management of many goat illnesses. Most medications are not labelled for goat use, and therefore require dose adjustments or prescriptions obtained through a veterinarian. Homemade Goat Recipes:Scours 1 Quart Water 2 Tablespoons Corn Syrup ½ teaspoon Salt ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda Bring 1 quart water to a boil. Stir in the corn syrup, salt, and baking soda. Cool. This homemade electrolyte drink should clear up scours in 2 to 3 days. Substitute this mixture for milk with bottle babies. Goat Milk Formula (for bottle baby kids) 1 gallon Whole Milk 1 can Evaporated Milk (12oz) 1 cup Cultured Buttermilk Goat Nutri-Drench Pour 4 cups of the whole milk into a container. Add the evaporated milk and buttermilk. Add back as much of the whole milk (roughly 1 cup) to refill the gallon milk container. Add ½ teaspoon of Goat Nutri-Drench to the first bottle of the day. Homemade Milk Replacer By - Donna Blankenship 1 gallon of whole Milk - pour off 2 cups of milk and add 2 cups of highland Bulgarian old fashioned buttermilk - shake and use. To warm up use a hot water bath DO NOT MICROWAVE. Magic 1 Part Corn Oil (do not substitute with canola or vegetable oil) 1 Part Molasses 1 Part Karo Corn Syrup It is helpful to warm it just a bit. Use this when a goat is “off”. It will provide quick energy; it will provide iron. To treat pregnancy toxemia we use Revive during the day and 8 ounces of Magic for a large doe, (a little less for a small one) in the evening to hold them through the night. Coni’s Milk Replacer Formula 1 egg ¼ cup whipping cream 1 cup nonfat dry milk 3 cups water: makes 30 oz. If you want to double it, use 2 eggs ⅓ cup whipping cream 6 cups water 2 cups nonfat dry milk Revive 1 bottle 50% Dextrose 20 cc B Complex 5 cc B12 2 cc 500mg/ml Thiamin (from your Vet) This will make a little more than 500cc of Revive If this is intended for pregnancy toxemia does, you need to add a bottle of Amino Acid solution (not the concentrate, it has too much potassium), and 2 grams of Ascorbic Acid. Revive Recipe For does With Pregnancy Toxemia Give Revive during the day. 500ML 50% Dextrose 500ML Amino Acid Solution (50ml it is is the concentrate) 200ML Calcium Gluconate (see note below) 20ML b complex 2 grams Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) We use the injectable 5ML B12 (3,000,cg/ml) 5ML 500mg/ml Thiamin Give 200cc 3x per day (oral drench) Use a large, clean canning jar to make and store this in. Store it in a cool, dark place because B vitamins are destroyed by light. Do Not add water to the Revive until you are ready to give it. Mix 50:50 with water. Add 2-3 scoops Calf Pac with the morning dose of Revive. Use a pan of hot water to warm it if needed. DO NOT MICROWAVE. Calcium Gluconate is not necessary in Revive unless the doe is showing symptoms of calcium deficiency. The most common first symptom is tender feet, like she is walking on eggshells. Offer sweet feed, a little corn and free choice alfalfa hay to these does. Revive is also helpful for animals that are stressed at shows or that need supportive care for some reasons other than pregnancy toxemia. For regular use, omit the Amino Acid solution, Calcium gluconate and Ascorbic acid. Urinary Calculi Juice of one Lemon 2 Tablespoons of Baking Soda 1 Cup of Water Drench the buck with 20 cc, 3 times a day the first day, 2 times a day for two days, then once a day until the urine is full and steady. Keep it up, every other day, then twice a week, if the animal is comfortable and has a successful flow. Prevention: ammonium Chloride added to your feed. Diarrhea 1 Part Biosol 2 parts Pepto Bismol Mix together. For a small kid (under 15lbs.) We give 3cc of this mixture. For medium sized kids (to 30 lbs.) We give 6cc. For large kids (50 lbs. To 80lbs.) We give 9cc to 12cc. For adults we give 15cc to 21cc (depending on size of goat). Pink Eye Treatment We have used this spray for years with our cattle and goats. 10cc Dexamethasone 2mg/ml 10cc 100mg/ml Gentamicin 10cc Sterile Water Mix in a clean spray bottle. Wash the eye area with Listerine and clean all drainage off the eye and face. Then spray it. May have to use it for a couple of days. Keep goat in a small shaded area where they can find water and food easily. The sun will hurt their eyes that is why we put them in a shaded area. We hope these recipes will help you with your goats health and, or your learning process. If you have a homemade recipe you have used and it works, please share it with us. It’s hard to find do-it-yourself natural remedies for animals. Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission—but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting us! Visit our Tailspin Farms YouTube Channel . 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