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acorns are poisonous to sheep and goats. To learn more about it , please go to about any goat or sheep forum. Here is one link.
http://www.goatworld.com/articles/acornpoisoning_gwmf.shtml
Goats do eat acorns. If a goat is introduced to a pasture where there are acorns and oak leaves, and the goat had never been exposed to these before, there is a likelihood that the goat will become ill upon ingesting them. The most obvious outward sign is emesis (vomiting). This happens when the toxin (most likely a tannic acid) causes rumen stasis (the rumen stops digesting food). If left untreated, the goat will likely die a horribly painful death. To treat acorn/oak poisoning, use a mixture of mineral oil and milk of magnesia. A 1:1 ratio is what I typically use. Give the goat 90mL orally with a drench gun. Go slowly- you don't want the goat to aspirate anything (especially acorn pieces/oak leaves) into his or her lungs. Offer the goat hay- remove the temptation of the acorns/oak leaves. It's likely the goat won't eat at first- you'll know the goat is improving when it begins to nibble on some hay. After the initial dose of the milk of magnesia/mineral oil concoction, give another 30mL orally every hour until you begin to see signs of improvement. Continue to give 30mL orally every eight hours once you see signs of improvement and discontinue once all signs of illness have been completely absent for twenty-four hours. In the event you see NO signs of improvement within the first eight hours of treatment, or a worsening of symptoms, call your veterinarian. Your goat may have ingested too much, may have aspirated and contracted pneumonia, or may have organ failure (liver or kidney).
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What kind of goats eats acorns?
Goats are generally able to eat acorns, but they should only do so in moderation. Certain types of goats, such as Spanish and Myotonic goats, are known to have greater tolerance for acorns due to their digestive systems being better equipped to handle the tannins found in acorns. It's important to remember that too many acorns can still be harmful to any goat's health.
Will pumkins hurt goats?
No, pumpkins will not hurt goats. In fact, goats love to eat pumpkins.
How can goats eat blackberry vines without cutting their mouths or stomachs?
Because goats are tough creatures. Cute too.
Do goats eat cashew nuts?
Yes. Goats are reputed to be willing to eat almost anything. The digestive systems of goats allow nearly any organic substance to be broken down and used as nutrients.
Can goats eat acornswill they die?
If acorns are eaten in moderation, goats will be fine. But on the other hand, if too many are eaten at one time, it could be hazardous.
Do goats eat insects?
no they eat waste from others such as leaves grass and goatb droppings.if they eat insects it would poisone them. their stomachs cannot take in the bugs.
Do hamsters eat the seeds of apples?
no because it can upset there stomachs and hurt them when they try to use the bathroom!
Does a black snake eat acorns?
NO they don't eat acorns
Are olive leaves poisonous to goats?
Olive leaves are not toxic to goats and can be safely consumed in moderate amounts. In fact, they are often used as a natural supplement for promoting good health in goats. However, as with any new food, it's important to introduce them gradually to prevent digestive upset.
Do Cahuilla Indians eat corn?
they eat corns, and acorns. But acorns is the best food they like to eat.
Do squirrels eat more pecans or acorns?
They eat more acorns of course:') there squirrelss!
Can gerbils eat acorns?
im am not sure, but 89% of me is saying that gerbils cant eat acorns
