Note
This note is in refernce to Candace a Tunis Sheep
- July 3, 2011
Two days ago, Emma woke up and began animal chores when she discovered Candace, amongst a handful of other ruminants, not wanting to move, and generally acting sluggish. While the goats that were acting funny seemed to perk up eventually, Candace remained slow and took no interest in grain when offered.
After getting them on new pasture and encouraging her to eat grain, we called Deborah Evans that evening. She suggested at the very least "drenching" her, or forcing her to drink a fortified beverage with garlic, a little molasses and vitamin C. We added to the mixture some an acidophiles tablet as well.
After using a large syringe to force about 240 cc of liquid into her, we let her alone for the evening.
By morning, she was looking slightly more active. We drenched her again, and watched her urinate afterward, which we took as a positive sign. Indeed, after Jane's birthday potluck on July 2, we went out to find Candace browsing with everyone else, though still looking gaunt.
It's our best guess that she somehow contracted worms and now have her on an herbal dewormer regimen (along with all our animals).
- In Health