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Wool Eating
Author: Kasodi 
Date:   01-19-04 20:09

I have a Romany lamb, that was born last April. Recently, I have noticed that her wool looked moth-eaten. At first I thought one of my goats was eating wool again, but today I saw her reach around, and pull out a tuft of her own wool. I am not sure weather she is actually eating it, or just pulling it out, and dropping it.
Nothing new has been added to their pen, and she isn't under any stress that I know of. She has also been checked for parasites. Nothing.
What could be causing this behavior, and is it anything to worry about?
Kasodi
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RE: Wool Eating
Author: Gordon 
Date:   01-20-04 13:27

I would like to know more about who and how she was checked for parasites.
It could also be a problem with the skin.

Gordon
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RE: Wool Eating
Author: Kasodi 
Date:   01-20-04 18:06

I checked her myself. I parted the wool, and checked for any signs of ticks mites, or irritation. Her skin didn't look inflamed, or chapped, and there was no sign of parasites. She was wormed, with Ivomec about a week before she started.
Kasodi
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RE: Wool Eating
Author: Gordon 
Date:   01-21-04 15:47

If she is always working on one spot then there must be a something bothering her. With out seeing her I can not be of much help.

Gordon
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RE: Wool Eating
Author: Kasodi 
Date:   01-21-04 17:09

It is not in one spot, it is along her back, and sides. I thank you for your help. I talked with a vet, and he suggested, that it could be a nervous habit, or have something to do with inbreeding. We will find out soon.
Kasodi
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