| How to Decorate a Flower Vase with a Ribbon Posted: 02 Jun 2018 01:00 AM PDT You can transform a plain vase into something eye-catching and special using a simple ribbon! It's an easy, fun DIY project that can add a personal touch to the decorative vases around your home or spruce up a bouquet of flowers you are giving as a gift. Keep things simple with a regular bow, or create an intricate corset ribbon around your vase. Embellish the ribbon with rhinestones or feathers to add a little bling! EditMaking a Simple Bow - Choose a ribbon that compliments the vase and your bouquet. If the flowers are all one color, consider a patterned ribbon with that color highlighted. If your bouquet is full of colors and textures, consider a solid-colored ribbon. Choose a width of ribbon that mirrors the proportions of the vase. If your vase is dainty, choose a thinner ribbon. If the vase is stout, go for a wider ribbon.
- This is best suited to vases with a neck. For square, rectangular, or pillar vases, consider gluing your ribbon down.
- Add a complimentary ribbon for a pop of color or texture. Try adding raffia ribbon or twine to your first-pick ribbon for a rustic look. Organdy ribbon is transparent and makes a great second ribbon. Try a lush, velvet ribbon to help accent a fall or winter bouquet with rich colors.[1]
- Be sure to use a complimentary ribbon that's thinner than the main ribbon! That way, it emphasizes without overpowering it.
- Cut your ribbon(s) with room to spare. Experiment with wrapping the ribbon around the vase multiple times and decide if you want to make a large bow or small bow. Do a test run while the ribbon is still on the reel to decide on your desired length. Cut the ribbon end on a diagonal line for the cleanest edge.
- Stiffer ribbons like organdy and raffia ribbon make nice large bows. Ribbons that are made of fabric, like silk or velvet, end up looking droopy if the bow is too large.[2]
- Tie the ribbon around the neck of the vase and make a simple bow. If you have 2 ribbons cut, line them up together so that the thinner ribbon is stacked on top of the thicker ribbon. Loop them around the vase together and tie them in a bow as if they were a single ribbon.
- If the 2 ribbons are different in texture, you may want to adjust the size of the bows individually.
- Adjust the length of the tails as desired. If you have 2 ribbons, consider letting their tails be noticeably different lengths. You can also change the shape of the tails if you want to. For example, you could cut the tail of a wide, flat ribbon, into a V-shape to create a banner look.
- To cut a V-shape, place your scissors at the bottom corner of 1 ribbon tail. Snip up and diagonally, stopping at the center of the ribbon. Place your scissors on the other tail corner and make an identical cut toward the center of the ribbon on that side to create the V.
EditTying a Corset Around a Pillar Vase - Use a piece of double-sided satin ribbon. You may need to adjust the amount of ribbon you use depending on the height and diameter of your vase. Choose a satin ribbon that is at least wide in a color that will compliment your bouquet.[3]
- Double-sided ribbon is shiny on both sides -- both sides look identical.
- If you are unsure about how long a piece of ribbon you should use, follow the directions using a piece of inexpensive twine as a dry run and then cut your ribbon accordingly.
- Find the approximate center of your piece of ribbon. Place the center flat against the back of the vase, right below the top rim. You should have a length of ribbon extending on each side of the vase. Your left hand should be holding the left side and your right hand should be holding the ribbon extending out on the right side of the vase.[4]
- Wrap the ribbon around to the front and cross 1 side over the other. Twist the side that is on top so that it is underneath the other piece. Then, switch hands, and bring the ribbon around to the back of the vase again. Situate the ribbon right beneath your original starting point.[5]
- You don't want the ribbon to overlap as you wrap the ribbon around the vase; line up the ribbon just beneath it.
- Repeat the same crossover and twist motion in the back of the vase. Bring the ribbon back around to the front. Repeat wrapping around and crossing over multiple times, moving lower down the vase with each wrap, until the ribbon is at the bottom front of the vase.[6]
- You can create a very tight corset that covers most of the vase's surface by increasing the amount of times you wrap the ribbon around the vase.
- Tie a simple bow at the bottom of the vase. Go around the back of the vase one last time, and then tie the ribbon into a bow in the front. Trim any excess ribbon until the tails are the length that you want.[7]
- Be sure to cut the tails of your ribbon diagonally or cut a V-shape out of the end for a banner trim.
EditAdding Other Embellishments - Paint a plain glass vase if you want an extra pop of color. Use enamel paint to coat the inside of your glass vase if you want to retain the reflective surface of glass but add some color. Coat the outside of your vase to imitate a ceramic surface. Use a small household paintbrush or a large artist paintbrush to apply the paint.[8]
- Allow the paint to dry for 24 hours before moving to the next step.
- If you paint the inside of your vase, use it for dried flower arrangements instead of fresh. The paint will come off into the water.
- Cut out images to create a decoupaged collage for your vase. Decide how you'd like to arrange the images before you begin attaching them to the vase. Apply dishwasher-safe Mod Podge or a clear-drying tacky glue to the back of each image. Then, attach your cut-outs to the vase in the arrangement you planned.[9]
- You can cut out fun images or words from magazines and books, or find images or words online and print them out.
- Once your collage is complete, allow the vase to dry for 30 minutes before using it.
- Consider applying a top coat of Mod Podge to seal and protect the decoupage.
- Add feathers, beads, buttons, and bling if you want a more ornate look. You could glue craft feathers onto the body of the vase, for example. Self-adhesive rhinestones are a simple option if you want to add some bling, or wrap colorful strings of beads around the vase. Get creative with inexpensive add-ons![10]
- Use dishwasher-safe Mod Podge or a clear-drying tacky glue to attach beads, buttons, or bling directly onto the vase.
- Cut small pieces of ribbon and crisscross them into star shapes with a shiny bead at the center.
- Place glass beads in the bottom of your vase for an added touch. Use stones or shells collected from the beach or purchase glass craft beads in your favorite colors.
- Finish the look by adding your ribbon to the finished vase. If you added a lot of embellishments, stick with a simple bow in a single color to keep the look clean. Add a little more flair by tying a corset or belted bow around the vase. Have fun with color combinations, patterns, and layering ribbons!
EditThings You'll Need EditMaking a Simple Bow EditTying a Corset Around a Pillar Vase - Wide double-sided ribbon
- Pillar vase
- Scissors
EditAdding Other Embellishments - Ribbon or fabric
- Vase
- Scissors
- Enamel paint
- Dishwasher-safe Mod Podge or clear drying tacky glue
- Paintbrush
- Feathers, buttons, beads, and bling
- Stones, shells, or glass beads
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| How to Clean Your College Dorm Posted: 01 Jun 2018 05:00 PM PDT A messy dorm can be irritating for its occupants, and nobody wants to be rooming in unpleasant living conditions. To keep visitors (and your roommates, and yourself!) from thinking that you live in a dumpster, it's important to clean your dorm. Yes, it's a task that you probably don't want to do and you may not even know where to start, but you'll definitely be pleased with the results when you're done. EditUsing Cleaning Strategies - Choose a good time to clean. It's unlikely you're going to want to clean up your dorm right after you've woken up, and roommates or people living in the nearby dorms probably wouldn't appreciate you vacuuming very early. On the flip side, you don't want to throw your sheets in the wash shortly before you go to bed, only to realize you now have to wait for those sheets to be done washing. Try to clean during the day when you have the time and energy.
- Some tasks, such as laundry, are good to do in the morning or the evening, when less students are using the machines.[1] Other tasks, such as vacuuming, should be done outside of the dorm's quiet hours so you don't disturb anybody.
- See if your roommate is willing to help. If you have a roommate, check with them on if they're able to help you clean and if they can help you with any of the tasks. For example, maybe your roommate could do the laundry while you wash the dishes. See if you can come up with a chore system for who cleans what, or trade jobs weekly.[2]
- If you have a messy roommate, use "I" language rather than "you" language to encourage them to clean up, and explain what bothers you and why.[3] For example, you could say to your roommate, "I get nervous when there are liquids right near the computer, because I'm worried they might get knocked onto it. Could you please put your water glasses on your nightstand instead?"
- Have some cleaning supplies on hand. Keeping spare cleaning supplies makes it easier to clean up your dorm, whether it's during a weekly cleaning or just an unplanned attempt at keeping the microwave meal from staining your carpet. It's recommended to keep:[4][5]
- Antibacterial wipes
- Dish soap
- Vacuum or mini-vacuum
- A mop, if your dorm has wooden floors
- Paper towels
- Air freshener
- Avoid letting things pile up. If you let a mess pile up in your dorm, it'll feel overwhelming when you actually go to clean it. A good way to prevent this from happening is to schedule a cleaning day, so that clutter doesn't accumulate over a period of weeks.[6] Scheduling what cleaning jobs you do on what days during the month can help you keep things organized.
- Clean up spills as soon as they happen so that you don't end up with stains.
- Throw out old food as soon as possible. Don't put it in your trash bin; take it outside to the dumpster. It can cause your dorm to smell.[7][8]
- Things like clothes or sheets that smell particularly bad should be washed as soon as possible. A sealable bag is a good idea for storing it until it can be washed.[9]
- Clean the most cluttered part first. If you have dirty clothes thrown all over the room, or a mass of papers lying in a disorganized heap on the floor, clean that up first. If you get the messiest part out of the way first, the room will look much cleaner when you have that part done.
- Try to multi-task. Chances are, some cleaning tasks don't need your attendance the whole time. If another task needs a bit of time (such as allowing a particularly dirty dish to soak), tackle another activity in the meantime that you haven't done yet. This makes for much more efficient cleaning, since you can get more done at once.
- Be smart about your multi-tasking, though. For example, if the washers or dryers in your dorm's laundry room don't lock, it might not be a good idea to leave your laundry unattended while cleaning the rest of your dorm, since someone could steal your laundry.
- Your multi-tasking doesn't even need to be completely cleaning-related. Installing those computer software updates while deep-cleaning your dorm can be a great way to get two things you don't like doing out of the way at once!
- Keep things organized. Having an organizational system will make it easier to keep things tidy. Keep your laundry hamper and trash bin in locations close to where you'll need them,[10] and use folders, desk containers, and bins to keep things in their proper places. A shower caddy tucked into your closet or shelf can keep your hygiene supplies from getting strewn all over the place, too![11]
- If you, like many other college students, are tight on space, try boosting up your bed so that you can store more things underneath it.[12]
EditCleaning Up the Dorm - Gather clothes, towels, and sheets needing washing. Cleaning day is the ideal day to do laundry, so empty your hamper and pull your sheets off your bed. Take these things to the laundry room as soon as they're all gathered so you can wash them. After they've been washed, fold them up so that they don't wrinkle, and put them away.[13]
- Generally, most clothes should be washed after one wear (with the exception of jeans and bras, which can usually take two to three wears); bath towels should be washed every three uses at most, and sheets should be washed every one to two weeks. You should wash these more frequently if someone's been sick.[14]
- Do your laundry at least once a week.[15]
- Wash any dirty dishes. Even if the only dishes you have are a coffeepot and a microwave plate, it's still important to wash them so that they don't grow moldy. If you don't have access to a dishwasher, fill up a sink or dish pan with hot water and use some dish soap and a sponge or dish wand to scrub the dishes. Then let them dry.[16]
- If you don't have access to a sink or dish pan, try using a plastic tub filled with water and some dish soap. You can also try using your dorm's shared bathroom sinks, but if you do, make sure there's no food stuck to the dishes, since food can clog a drain (and is gross for someone else to find).
- Throw your trash in the trash bin. Don't allow a food-wrapper collection to build up on your desk or for there to be a congregation of empty boxes in the corner - throw those away as soon as possible. You should always take out the trash as soon as it's full, regardless of whether you're doing a full-room cleaning or not.[17]
- Remember to recycle, if you can. Papers, plastics, glass, and some metals can usually be recycled.[18]
- Make your bed. It's recommended to make your bed every day, since it will make your room look tidier.[19][20] You don't need to have a fancy comforter or have more pillows than your mattress can handle, but you should at least keep the sheets from becoming a rumpled heap.
- If you pulled off your sheets to wash them, remake your bed when you have fresh sheets.
- De-clutter your desk. If you have papers and writing utensils strewn across your desk, clean them up and put them back where they belong. Don't forget about any drawers in your desk, too - it's easy to shove things in there and forget about them, but drawers can be even more of a hassle to clean than the top of your desk, especially if they're unorganized.
- Make sure your food is still good. If you keep any food in your dorm, go through it and throw away any food that's expired, stale, or is growing mold. Make sure to clean out containers of food after the food is gone, and toss any leftovers that have been sitting in your fridge for a long time to prevent excessive bacteria buildup.[21][22]
- If your fridge itself needs to be cleaned, you can wipe the interior with dish soap and warm water.[23] However, if it's gotten moldy, you'll need to do a deep-cleaning with baking soda or vinegar.
- Clean off reflective or glass surfaces. Mirrors and windows can get smudged or splattered on, so it's best to clean these off with glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth. If you don't have glass cleaner, mix a few drops of dish soap into water and use that as an alternative.[24] It's a good idea to clean them every one to two weeks.
- Avoid spraying down things like TV screens or computer screens. Normally it's best to use a lint-free cloth to clean off screens, but if you don't have one available, using a coffee filter will work.[25]
- Wipe down other surfaces. Use a duster or antibacterial wipes to clean off non-glass surfaces, such as your desk, nightstand table, or windowsill. This prevents dust from accumulating and should be done every week or two.
- Open your windows, if it's warm enough. Airing out your dorm room can allow any residual smells to get out, which is especially helpful if something in your room was beginning to reek. It also makes it possible to hang things such as rugs or bedding out the window to air them out.[26] Just be careful not to let anything fall out the window!
- If you can't open the window, but your room smells bad, use air freshener. Spare dryer sheets will also work if you have one; tape one onto your AC or a fan and run it to spread the scent of the dryer sheet.[27]
- Vacuum or mop your dorm. You'll usually need to do this about every one to two weeks, taking into consideration how messy your dorm tends to get. Make sure to move any rugs or floor items out of the way, and then vacuum or mop up, making sure to get the corners and the hard-to-reach spaces.[28]
- If you have a rug in your dorm, make sure you vacuum it, since crumbs and dust can easily gather in a rug (even if you don't have carpeting anywhere else).
- If your dorm room has a private bathroom, keep in mind that you (and your roommates) will be responsible for cleaning it. However, most dorms don't have private bathrooms, so it's unlikely to come up.[29]
- Some roommates let each other borrow things, such as clothes. Make sure these aren't exempt from being cleaned!
- If you need to dust but don't have a way of doing so, try pulling an old sock over your hand and wiping down the surface.[30]
- De-clutter as much as possible to keep a mess from forming. Throw away anything you won't need, ship home any clothes or supplies you haven't needed, and keep paper clutter to a minimum by finding schedules and so forth online.[31]
- Remember to check under your bed and desk to make sure nothing has landed under there.
- Check with your roommates before cleaning up any of their belongings. Some roommates don't want their items being touched.
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| How to Care for a Goat Posted: 01 Jun 2018 09:00 AM PDT Goats are smart, curious pets that are fun to have around. However, they can also be hard work. If not cared for properly, they can get aggressive and may try to escape to greener pastures -- literally. Luckily, you can make your goat a happy family member by creating a safe home for them, feeding them properly, grooming them, and keeping them healthy. EditCreating a Safe Home - Set aside a pasture. Your pasture should be large enough to accommodate your goat, a shelter, and entertainment features, such as large rocks for the goat to climb on. Your goat will forage for food in its pasture, so giving it more space will allow for more grazing. Goats like to eat plants, including weeds, grass, and bushes, so your goat pasture should have a lot of vegetation.
- Goats forage for food and will eat whatever is in their pasture. Make sure everything growing in your pasture is non-toxic.
- Goats love weeds, so don't pull them. Your goat will enjoy munching on them.[1]
- Ideally, you should provide a minimum of an acre of pasture to allow for foraging. If your lot is smaller, you will need to supplement your goat's diet with hay and pellets.[2]
- Install a strong fence around the pasture. Your fence should not only keep the goat in, it should also keep predators out. Goats are smart and can climb, so they commonly escape from their pen. The fence should be high and difficult to climb, measuring at least 6 feet high. Some goat owners choose to install an electric fence, which provides an extra deterrent to escape.
- You can construct a sturdy fence by installing heavy wood posts deep into the ground. Then anchor them with concrete. Secure the fence with livestock fencing, choosing the small mesh over the large.[3]
- Keep any enrichment items away from the fence so your goats don't escape.
- Your goat is less likely to try to escape if it has lots of space, plenty of food, a nice shelter, and entertainment.[4]
- Build a shelter for the goat. At the minimum, your goat will need a 3-sided shelter that faces the south, which helps protect it from wind. The goat will rely on the shelter to protect it from the elements, especially rain and heat. The shelter should be well ventilated but free from drafts. Place straw bedding inside the shelter so that the goat is comfortable.[5]
- Goats can live in a small shed or large dog house.
- You may choose to install a concrete floor in the shelter, which is easy to maintain. However, it's also expensive and should be covered with a soft straw bedding.
- Provide entertainment for your goat. Goats are very intelligent, and a bored goat will go looking for trouble. Entertainment could include large rocks, a ramp to climb on, or recycled barrels. The goat will enjoy climbing on the items, as well as butting its head against them.[6]
- Make sure that whatever you place in the goat's pen is sturdy and free of things that could harm the goat, such as protruding nails.
- Use toys and treats to keep your goat's mind active.
EditFeeding Your Goat - Provide fresh water. Your goat needs access to fresh water at all times. Use a heavy watering container, as goats can turn them over. You should check the water at least twice a day, more during extreme temperatures.[7]
- During winter, you may need to provide water throughout the day if the temperature drops below freezing. You can also purchase a freeze-proof watering device from a livestock store.[8]
- Provide your goat with plenty vegetation to graze. This could include grass, weeds, brush, vining plants, and other greenery. Goats can even eat prickly vegetation like briars! If your pasture doesn't have a lot of variety, you may consider spreading seeds for common weeds like dandelion. Plant shrubs along the fenceline, as goats prefer to graze there. You can also bring the goat cuttings from yummy plants.[9] It's best to provide your goat with a mix of the following:
- Grasses
- Weeds
- Vining plants
- Ivy
- Thistle
- Brambles
- Nettles
- Keep your goat away from poisonous plants. Goats may have a reputation for being able to eat anything, but there are plants that can harm a goat. Although goats are able to sniff out dangerous plants, they're also curious and may munch on them anyway. Make sure that these plants don't grow in or near your pasture, and avoid supplying cuttings of them to your goat. Common plants that are poisonous to goats include:[10]
- Rhododendrons
- Milkweed
- Azaleas
- Yew
- Oleander
- Delphinium
- Lily-of-the-valley
- Larkspur
- Wild cherry
- Buckthorn
- Lilac
- Daffodil
- Laurel
- Poppy
- Rhubarb
- Tomato
- Supplement grazing with hay and other grains. Goats don't require grains in their diet, but they will enjoy munching on them. Grains are also a great food choice during winter or if your pasture is too small to accommodate grazing alone.[11] Feed the goat grains like hay, oats, bran, and barley.
- Goats normally eat 3-4% of their body weight each day.[12] You will need to base your goat's feed supply on the weight of the goat.
- You only need to supplement your goat's diet if it doesn't have enough foraging material to eat. You may also want to supplement a dam before breeding or a goat that you are fattening up for slaughter.
- You can also find feed pellets for goats, which are nutrient dense. You can provide these as an alternative to grains.
- Feed them extra food during the winter, as this will help them withstand lower temperatures.[13] For example, you may feed them up to 4% of their body weight in grains if the goat cannot forage.
- Hang your feeders off of the ground. Although they love to graze, goats don't like to eat their feed from off the ground. Keeping the food off the ground reduces the chance of mold, as well as prevents insects from eating or infesting it. When you are supplying them with food, such as hay, it's best to mount it on the wall of the shelter or on a fence post.
- Feeders used for horses are a good option.
- If you have more than one goat, choose a wide feeder. The goats may try to push each other out of the way, and a narrow feeder can result in injury.[14]
- Get a vet recommended salt lick supplement. Goats need a variety of vitamins and minerals in their diet, but the quality of their diet can depend on soil quality and what you feed them. In many cases, they will need a supplement. Many owners choose a salt mix or salt lick that contains the needed mineral(s). This way the goat will happily eat the supplement, and they'll drink more water, as well!
- Your vet can tell you which blend will work best for your goat, as the quality of the soil in your region will determine which blend of minerals you need. They can also tell you how much of the salt lick supplement you should provide to your goat and how often.
- You can purchase your goat's salt mix or salt lick at a livestock store or online.
- Make sure that extra supplement is stored away from the goats, as they may eat more than they're supposed to if they can.[15]
EditGrooming Your Goat - Brush out its coat daily. First, use a hard brush to break up and remove any caked on mud and dirt. Then, run a comb through the goat's coat to remove any remaining particles. Finally, run a soft brush over the goat to create a shiny coat. As you do this, run your hands along the goat's body to make sure that you don't feel any lumps or bumps that could indicate a possible illness or injury.[16]
- If you do feel anything abnormal or if your goat's demeanor has changed, call the vet immediately.
- Inspect your goat's hooves daily. Keep your goat's hooves as dry as possible. During the daily brushing, check the goat's hooves for damage or items that may get stuck in them, such as rocks or dirt. Remove anything that you see and make sure that the hoof looks good. If you notice any foul odors or signs of damage, call your vet immediately.
- You can remove stones or dirt from a goat's hoof with a hoof pick or by hand.
- Foul odors can result from a condition called hoof rot, which needs treatment.[17] In most cases, the goat will need copper sulfate foot baths.[18] However, you should consult your vet.
- Cut your goat's hooves. Your goat can't run, jump, and climb happily without healthy hooves. Unfortunately, too much cutting and too little cutting can both make your goat lame. Have a professional show you how to cut your goat's hooves, as well as the right size for the hooves. Once your goat's hooves are properly cut, you'll need to trim them every 6-8 weeks to maintain that length.[19]
- If you don't feel comfortable cutting the goat's hooves, get a professional to do it. It's far better to pay the professional every time rather than risk harming your goat.
- Trim your goat's coat if necessary. Use a pair of electric clippers to trim the goat's coat. During cooler weather, this may include trimming around the udders, belly, tail, and thighs to keep it neat. During summer, you may choose to trim the goat's coat shorter so that it's more comfortable.[20]
- If you're new to using the clippers, start with just a small area until you get the hang of it. It's also a good idea to have someone who is experienced show you how to use them.
- Don't clip near the goat's eyes, ears, or sensitive areas until you know how to use the clippers safely.
- There is no minimum length for a goat's coat, but you should consider the weather in your area. It's not a good idea to clip the goat's hair short if the weather may cool down.
EditKeeping Your Goat Healthy - Remove manure and soiled bedding daily. Scoop out poop and wet, stinky bedding every day. This includes in the pasture and in the goat's shelter. Replace the bedding with fresh hay.
- This will prevent your goat from becoming ill since you're removing the parasites that live in the manure.
- Once or twice a year, you should do a deep cleaning of your goat's shelter. Remove the bedding and scrub down all surfaces. Then replace the bedding with fresh hay.
- Exercise your goat. Goats are active animals, so make sure your goat gets lots of exercise. Encourage your goat to climb by placing things to climb on in their pasture, such as large rocks, wooden structures, and bushes. You can also run and play with your goat.
- If your pasture is on the smaller side, take the goat on a walk.
- Goats also enjoy items like a seesaw, which allows them to run up and down it to try to balance it.
- Ask your vet about the "BoSe" shot. The BoSe shot contains Selenium and Vitamin E, which your goat needs to stay healthy. They're especially important for muscle, bone, and reproductive health. Since many goats are deficient in these important minerals, the shot is usually administered to goats once yearly.
- Since it's only available through the vet, you'll need a prescription for the shot.
- If you're breeding your goat(s), it's a good idea to give them the shot before breeding season. It helps the kid develop properly and protects the dam from complications.
- Vaccinate your goat annually. Goats should be given the CDT vaccine, which protects against Clostridium perfringens type C and D, as well as tetanus. The vaccine's effect wanes over time, so you must administer a booster yearly.
- If the goats are breeding, bucks should be given their booster 30 days before breeding season, while dams should get their shot 30 days before kidding. Baby goats should be first vaccinated at 5-6 weeks and then again 3-4 weeks later.[21]
- You can also vaccinate the goat against rabies if your vet recommends it. Rabies vaccinations are not standard in goats.[22]
- Deworm your goat only after consulting with a vet. Goats can get internal parasites, such as worms, so deworming is helpful. Since there are few dewormers formulated for goats, you'll likely need to use one made for sheep, cattle, or horses. You'll need to adjust the dosage based on the size of your goat, which is why you should talk to your vet first.
- Watch for bloating. Goats can bloat for several reasons, such as overeating, eating an imbalance of foods, or eating something poisonous. In any case, it can be dangerous. If you notice that your goat's belly is bigger, rounder, and harder than it was the day before, call your vet to get it examined.
- You may also notice that the goat's belly is distended or that the goat is having trouble walking. The goat may also be gassy.
- It's best to consult your vet before trying to treat your goat. An example treatment consists of drenching a pint of mineral oil or cooking oil down the goat's throat, and then walking and massaging the goat until it releases the gas. Then mix of sodium bicarbonate into of water or molasses. Feed this to the goat.[24]
- Bloating can be very harmful to your goat, so get it treated immediately.
- You can keep just 1 goat, but they'll be happier if you have at least 2 goats. Goats will also play with dogs and other livestock.
- Make sure the latch on the fence is on the outside of the gate.
- If you don't know how to trim hooves, take them to a vet or a hoof care professional.
- Goats love to climb and jump, so give them some sort of big rocks or other items they can jump on.
- If you choose to have a dehorned goat, the recommended age for dehorning is about one week old. Matured goats should only be dehorned by a veterinarian.
- For more information on raising goats in your region, visit your local 4H-Club.
- Many ornamental plants, like azaleas, are poisonous to goats. Make sure that the plants you provide are safe for your goat.
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