Twin Oaks Farm

04/16/2026

04/04/2026

04/03/2026

03/21/2026

🐐 Parasite of the day! 🦠 Strongyles (stomach worm)

These worms live in the stomach and intestines.
The most common is the barber pole worm (Haemonchus contortus), which feeds on blood and can quickly make goats very sick and die if not treated as soon as possible.

Signs to watch for:
• Pale eyelids or gums (check FAMACHA score)
• Weight loss
• Lethargy
• Bottle jaw (swelling under the jaw)
• Diarrhea
• Sudden death in severe cases

🧪 A f***l exam is the best way to know what parasites your goat has. Not all worms require the same treatment, and over-deworming can cause resistance.

We recommend:
• Routine f***l checks
• Treat only when needed to reduce parasite resistance
• Checking eyelid color (FAMACHA scoring)
• Rotate pastures if possible

If you have concerns with your herd or just want to check please bring by a f***l so we can determine how to treat your goats! Early dedication saves lives ❤️

11/28/2025

Well here they are in their colorful blankets!! Nice and warm on the frigid days.

11/27/2025

Many thanks to Elissa Neff, Brandon Lueth and Taylor Wright for coming out and helping blanket the horses tonight. Everyone is dressed for the huge dip in temps!! Somebody needs to quit getting Mother Nature drunk so that she can make up her mind about the weather!!! Pictures tomorrow of the herd in all their blanket glory!

08/23/2025

06/18/2025