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Business is on hold for a bit…
On September 27 our barn burned to the ground. It was lunchtime and nap time, so all the animals were inside resting and eating. We are so thankful to God that Bahi, Niya, Jasmine donkey, Salty, Sugar and little Malenna…
2017 update: Help for fleas, ticks, flies, lice and internal parasites – for dogs, horses & goats
updated February 2017 I have reduced my use of chemicals down to a handful of times in the past few years. Some of my animals have had none at all, some a bit, depending on their immune system. My goal…
Lena. Dental health – how to check your horse
(Originally posted on 09/02/13) When working with a new horse, I always look at hooves and teeth right away, followed by a body assessment. When Lena first came home, she was showing some pain around her tmj (temporomandibular joint). The…
A stroll up the runway hill.
At Oak Hill the horses use runways for exercise, and pastures just for eating. You can read more about runways and runway design at www.paddockparadise.com
Footing for pens and corrals
Screenings ready to spread Dry, well-drained, clean footing is important for both the goats and the horses. At Oak Hill, we put down several tons of screenings in the horse corrals and sheds, the exercise pen and the goat night pens.…
Goats & Parasites – updated information
Goats & Parasitesby Carrie Eastman Parasites are all about the immune system. A healthy immune system fights off parasites, and is stimulated by the presence of a small number of parasites. If the immune system is not the key, then…
Environmental Toxins
Goats & Environmental Toxinsby Carrie Eastman Having worked as an environmental regulator for 16 years, this is a topic dear to my heart. Even 20 years ago, this was not a major concern. Today, things are different. Our animals are…
Some quick thoughts about ketones, ketosis and ketoacidosis
Quick Thoughts About Ketones, Ketosis and Ketoacidosis In Goatsby Carrie Eastman https://ahdc.vet.cornell.edu/clinpath/modules/chem/BHB.htmKetosis is a normal biological process especially during pregnancy when the body burns fats for energy. Ketones are produced when fats are burned. Where the goat (or any animal) gets…
Oak Hill is evolving…
As the goat herd has grown, horses have come and sadly gone (RIP Poco) and I have learned more about soils and healthy land, the layout and approach at Oak Hill has continued to evolve. This is a picture of…
Oak Hill continues to evolve…
As the goat herd has grown, horses have come and sadly gone (RIP Poco) and I have learned more about soils and healthy land, the layout and approach at Oak Hill has continued to evolve. This is a picture of…
