MICE & LICE!

[@karenminckler4198]

I love hearing spruce. At least he’s not as bad as his father. Love the voices you do for them. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sstarkey1695]

Bruce sounds like a dying calf in a hailstorm. Spruce is a close second.

[@louiserawle8999]

I have never heard ANY animal that comes so close to human vocals as Spruce...I know some pitbulls and huskies are very vocal,but Spruce is on another level..I love him to bits.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maryjohnston4296]

Ya all need cats, and or chickens - both eat mice :)

[@tracysmith7935]

My chickens raced each other to catch and devour mice.

[@theresathaler3444]

They feed all their animals too well for them to chase pests…lol

[@cynthiamulholland2976]

We always used the gel drops on our goats!!! It not only kills the lice but also the eggs & fleas & protects them for 6 months!!! You just have to put the drops on the back of their neck!!! Very quick & easy treatment & as a vet I always recommend it!!! Love Y'all & God Bless!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tracysmith7935]

What is the brand and can I get it at the feed store or Veterinarians office??

[@lajuanalecroy7637]

Is it food grade diatomaceous earth, that's really is the only kind you can use. I put it on my dogs foods and humans can put it on their food. I also sprinkle all in their dog pens , kills fleas and lice and mites. Been doing it for years❤

[@trigelrice7291]

A lot of people are getting away from all the toxic chemical remedies for their pets/livestock.

[@angelawebb6987]

​@lajuanalecroy7637 and kills ticks. Yes, either food grade or non food grade. I get it at tractor supply, or feed store carries it.

[@leahturner9486]

Isn’t that toxic to your skin?

[@brindlebailey]

Wishing you success with both the mice and the lice! ❤️ Shanon, kudos for doing the research and finding a natural remedy! ❤️

[@hklife5775]

Parasites usually infect animals with low immune system. Since Harry was the one who got sick before that could be the problem also. I would definitely make sure he has access to minerals all the time.

[@angelgarvey9952]

It looks like the baby pup is grown fast and Spruce as always just being his lovely and self you can't help but smile

[@debrabrock4820]

You need some kittens to roam with your animals.❤

[@mikkibuff8137]

❤ Please like and Share ❤ We want to continue to watch this Beautiful Family ❤

[@terrimills8609]

Ahhhh……the goatlets got the “itchy, itchy, oochies”! Sorry. Shannon you’re a great mommy to these babies. Love you guys and the care you take to make sure they’re happy and healthy. ❤❤❤❤

[@MicheleM.-ek9rp]

The goats are so cute. Friends of ours at church had a baby goat that had a broken leg when it was young. They would bring it to church with them while its leg was healing. It was too cute and our Pastor incorporated the goat into our VBS play that year. That summer we had a fellowship at church and my daughter and her friends were sitting with here friends and the goat rammed my daughter and her friends. She screamed not being used to farm animals and I told her that the goat was just playing. Every time I watch your videos she stops immediately when she hears your goats and sits next to me to watch. She always says that goats are so adorable. You both work so well together. God bless you both!

[@lorrainemagarian2677]

Reminds me of Mary Had a Little Lamb. That came from a true story.

[@marjoriebell4956]

Poor Larry & Harry…🙏🏼 the treatment works. Bruno the Guinea getter 😄 Herc the huggable hulk Nala the princess All the animals are just so adorable! Love and prayers 😇💜

[@sharonhavron3000]

You truly take care of the animals. If you decide to have human kids, you will sure make good parents. I hope you conquer the lice and mites.

[@michelep1130]

Food grade diatomaceous earth? Kills lots of pests and can safely be consumed.

[@taniadevilliers348]

Your voices are hilarious and brilliant, Kyle! 😂 such talent! Good luck with the lice treatment, a mystery where it could be coming from? It’s not like the goatlets are bringing them from goat school..😊

[@pamkammann1176]

lol lol goat school😂 thank you for the chuckle ..

[@jsnanax4.]

Oh no, if it ain't one thing its another>>>> farm chores never ending. Thank y'all for sharing your life with us.

[@victoriaqueen5761]

Hey Guys! So glad you're treating sweet Harry for those annoying lice. Harry is my favorite. He's just so sweet. I'm sure you've noticed it, but please replace the missing board on the goat ramp, so that we don't end up with any little broken legs! God Forbid!

[@FallenArkansasVeterans]

Spruce cracks me up. LOL

[@debraelliott8371]

Hello kids, oh know mice & lice, 🙏 your mixture will take care of those bugs!! Its been a mild winter so they don't get effected like they used to. As for mice they come in when they darn well please. To bad they got into your cloths that were stored in that cubby space. Soon it will be spring for real & tyey will go away.🤞 All your babies are looking good & healthy open your mixture works & they feelnot more itches. Give the pup & Herc a big hug from an older lady in Iowa hi or me. Ty Take care & God Bless 👋🙏😊🤗✝️🥰😉

[@davidasullivan7980]

U might want to try peppermint oil as a deterant for mice. Just use cotton balls or even some rags and place near where they enter. Love you guys and thank you for sharing a part of your journey. 🙏💗😊

[@joyames9236]

ATTN: A horse brush or something smaller, put the mixture on the brush then brush the goat. May be a better experience for everyone. P.S. lice can jump six feet, you might want to do the others as preventative, especially since that is so natural not harmful.

[@lindahipp8329]

Hopefully that takes care of the lice problem. Was hoping the mice problem was taken care of too. Sounds like Bruno's training is going good. GOD bless y'all.

[@bettieshort]

Spruce’s voice is so entertaining it always makes me giggle. Trying to catch up on videos between chores. Very cold & windy can’t work outside gust up to 50 don’t want to get hit by anything that becomes airborne. All the goats look great hoping lice and mice goes away quick not making life miserable.

[@GailKiriacon-gz2yv]

Harry in the hay bucket was hilarious! Hope the lice problem gets solved quickly!

[@tamschatz1397]

Spruce talk cracks me up. He sounds like his Dad. I’ve never heard a goat talk like that before.

[@matildafishes9931]

Hi guys!! I highly recommend that you put the Diatomaceous in the areas they sleep as well - including the dog igloo. We do that with our chickens, and it keeps the problems down. Wish you the best that the treatment works.

[@trigelrice7291]

Good idea. Also good for gardens and greenhouses. As a professional grower, I’ve used it for lots of different crawling worms and insects.

[@michaelblum6222]

Greatest Goat Parent's Awards go to K&S Get Out at Shady Acre Farms. Way to go Kyle & Shannon.

[@acooper3903]

I think Rae’s new goatlets, Salt and Pepper, came to them with lice, too. A vet visit was required for a wellness check, so they addressed it. So glad you’re working on the issue.

[@lorrainemagarian2677]

Puppy is so adorable!

[@virgotigerhendrix6688]

That treatment is also good for fleas and exoskeleton bugs!

[@angelawebb6987]

I use DE to get rid of the stink bug, and snakes, and the crawling bugs

[@Orca2019]

when I read the title I thought it was mice again. didn't know goats could get lice. Thank you for the video. I love listening to the pets chatting with you.🤗🤗💞💞💙💙

[@triciawhislerable]

They are so darn adorable, I really enjoy your videos.

[@salhaabdulaziz7892]

Spruce morning conversation with mom and dad.. "I am shrinking..!!!" That is very funny.. 😂. I think Spruce looked like he had "extra weight" on him.. 😂

[@rosestrauser5702]

Teatree oil is great for lice, animals and humans. Love that stuff. Stinks but great stuff. Dietamatius earth is great stuff as well. I used it on my chickens.

[@lindaloveday5783]

Bruno chasing after Nala is so cute. The goats are gonna be so happy getting rid of lice. God bless.

[@alicelabranche193]

Never a dull moment on your farm. You both do an amazing job on caring and loving your animals. You need a cat or two for your mice situation. God bless!

[@peterpantaloneiii6503]

You really may want to brush or comb the lice killing mixture into their coats to allow the lice killing concoction to work more efficiently.

[@shirleyjacobs3732]

Sprinkle Diamatious Dirt works good too. Food grade is best, can be put into the food for worms etc.

[@kathrynrazinha4965]

Diatomaceous earth works well outside around buildings to keep insects down

[@sharynkoren2054]

I am with you Shannon, the mere thought of lice me makes me itchy 0k, gotta go and scratch...lol

[@ranziey8273]

This episode made me laugh so hard. I'm an elementary teacher which unfortunately means that there have been lice scares in the classroom. One of the things that our school nurse would do were lice checks when there was a concern expressed by the teacher or a sibling. There was one particular school nurse that I was always laughing with and had the best sense of humor. One year I bribed one of my little students with treats to help me play a trick on the school nurse. (Her cultural background had her switching the l and r sounds in her words, making it irresistible.) I asked the nurse to come down at recess to check this student. So the nurse arrived with gloves and the tools of the trade to separate the hair to check. My sweet, innocent looking student was waiting patiently. It only took one or two maneuvers before the r/lice started just falling from her hair. I had put white rice next to the scalp of her hair and then had her sit still waiting for the big reveal. All three of us laughed and laughed as the little girl shook the rice out of her hair, grabbed her candy, and ran out to play. That was a joke not soon surpassed with that nurse.

[@MicheleM.-ek9rp]

Corn starch works well if you happen to nip the dogs nail bed and it is an inexpensive quick fix. It works well for humans as well, I had to use it on my husband's grandfather who hit his arm and broke the skin. We washed out the abrasion with peroxide and I sprinkled corn starch on his arm. His arm stopped bleeding praise the Lord above. I do not like blood thinners. God bless you both!

[@nedawilmhoff3599]

Spruce has definitely inherited his dad’s weird noises.

[@Denise-zm2zs]

I just love your videos! I get my coffee ready and enjoy my time watching them. Thank you for sharing your life with us and I LOVE all the goats soooo much! ❤

[@barbscarrow7300]

Farm life is never easy but you got this and the goats are in good hands and Mr Bruno is growing like a weed ❤️🇨🇦

[@marycubbison4257]

Lice, mice and wasps!!!!!

[@cmtippens9209]

Oh my! 😂 🦁🐯🐻‍❄️.

[@carriejones78]

YES ALL Clean area too Good Luck

[@TheDysonsCrazyAdventure]

I would treat all the goats 100% even if you don't see them on them you might miss them. You should look at an outside barn cat maybe get one or two of them like Grandpa has.

[@annjustus]

Yes, it's good to treat all the goats because, if the ones who have lice rub up against some of the others, the lice will move from one host to another.

[@brayerpatch3471]

We regularly use food grade DE (diatomaceous earth) here on the farm. We feed it to our donkeys, mule and dog in their food to control worms and keep flies from breeding in their manure (we sprinkle garden grade DE on the manure pile in spring, summer and fall). Good research, Shannon. I don't like using chemicals either.

[@angelawebb6987]

GREAT ADVICE AND NON CHEMICAL, NON TOXIC

[@elisabethwalczak-dn4qn]

Lice can be in their straw and hay, also.

[@bettyhutcheson9318]

Thought so also.

[@franciscyr2471]

You guys are lucky Spruce hasn’t learned about being hangry yet. If I remember correctly there’s are salt licks that can help with insects and fleas but I’m not sure about lice, you could check with Redmond salts or your local feed store. A project Shannon may want to attempt this year is a milking stand , it would make it so much easier to medicate or do maintenance on the goats.

[@betty-janececile5214]

Save her back

[@veronica978]

I was going to say the same about a milking stand.. the ca get treatments, a treat and a rub down without kyles tush in her face

[@angelawebb6987]

Yes, yes, a stanchion that the goatletts would have a little food in the tray where their head goes in, to passify them while they are getted treated

[@franciscyr2471]

And with the exception of a couple of new 2x4s for the head lock it can be built out of pallet wood.

[@billisherenc]

I use Diatomaceous food grade from tractor supply, I give them a nice dusting with it and also in the areas where they sleep. The Food grade only is not harmful, you can even put it in their feed, I don't use all the other things you add, but usually 2 dusting does the trick

[@juliehopkins9235]

Hi from Victoria Australia, love hearing the goats talk.

[@susanfitch1994]

The both of you are SO great at paying attention!

[@edithjohnson6835]

I love your channel.

[@vickiherring5422]

The noises Spruce comes up with are so comical.

[@DelindaRussell-wt8ml]

❤watching the video❤️ Love those sweet babies Thank you for the video Kyle and Shannon ❤️😀

[@debrakellett7763]

So sweet! Momma Nala leading the way! So love all your furr children! Kyle cracks me up speaking for the animal's love it! Yeah goats can get lice and it can spread onto others! I kbow there's alot if farms that have to treat for the lice. Sounds like Shanon has it under control. There's also a virus of toxidia that one farm has and they lost 2 of their goats just recently😢 I Hope and pray all your littles stay healthy! Love you all!❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeanettelong-i6j]

Respectfully, I think you mean coccidia, it is a protozoan parasite, not a virus. Never heard of toxidia.

[@gaylevincent2397]

Enjoyed your video and seeing the animals ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ hopefully the lice issues won’t last too long ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LindaPoorman]

That is no fun, everyone I have seen fighting lice ends up clearing. Everything out of the pens and treating the ground and new bedding. I am glad you found a natural remedy

[@TheCraftydevilSpeaks]

Yes, the bedding needs to be changed but the whole area needs to be treated before putting down new straw.

[@nonidavis932]

Hope all the babies get rid of the itches with this treatment. Love all of them ❤ tfs guys, have a great rest of your Sunday 😊

[@LindaPoorman]

They have Sulphur mineral blocs and the mineral licker tubs you can check out

[@sandeepettit696]

Wishing you the best with the lice problem. I can see that it's going to take a little while but you take such good care of your animals. And your land I see success. God bless you all❤❤❤

[@jacquilambneveroncethought281]

Am surprised you have not been to the vet you love them so much x

[@JanieJane6149]

Shanon and Kyle all in a days work 🐐🥰🇬🇧

[@bettyflinchbaugh3731]

Spring has sprung and all related problems! God Bless!

[@pmetzler5443]

41* here & it has been really cold during day too. BTW Beautiful skies at your place. This evening while sitting on the balcony while sun was going down the Pine trees in areas block the physical sun... You could see the red streaks throughout the whole western sky... It was cool.

[@lovespurpleflowers]

Maybe a Furmanator would be a good “comb” to get out the undercoat of the goats, it works on thick coated cats and dogs?

[@lynngray9750]

❣ Love your videos❣

[@fuzzylop9164]

Spruce sounds just like his dad. Bruce was also always eating he never stopped unless it was to do the "happy dance " with one of the ladies. 😅❤

[@desireelivemore823]

What a job those lice are well done God bless ❤New Zealand ❤

[@JillyBean70]

super early post for you both n a late post for us in Western Australia.....love your vids....keep doing you ♥♥

[@pamstarr6570]

God bless stay safe 😊😊❤❤❤ the puppy likes to heard the bird bird

[@patspencer1345]

For the mice you can make a natural mouse killer by using three table spoons corn bread mix and three table spoons baking soda mixed together.

[@angelawebb6987]

Look around the tail where it comes off the back, and around the whole ears, where the legs come off the under body. Yes there eggs are in the soil, especially where hey or straw keeps the soil moist.

[@fuzzylop9164]

Glad you were able to trim Herc's nails. My dog is so bad she runs from the room the second I get the clippers out to trim my nails. Then she barks as long as she hears the noise of using them 😂❤

[@roberto.peterson9917]

another heads up from Hidden Heights is using hay for dogs bedding especially if its moldy they had a valuable LGD that got lung infection caused by moldy hay took long time for dog to sucum they even took special vet at a veterinarian college and tried treating but didn't work in the end

[@LydiaUtsinger-b3r]

Brutus is so adorable bouncing around w/the Guinnies❤😂😊

[@evmurphy7066]

Poor Larry and Harry! Also, please Kyle, watch out and prepare for Lone Star Ticks, which are particularly attracted to goats. You know the season for them is summer. Keep safe and keep well, y'all! 🐐 ❤

[@janetwithers7427]

Bruno and the guineas are too cute together. Those mice are sneaky buggars. Lovely video 👋😊💞

[@donnasimonds4215]

God! I love Harry❤❤❤

[@randycharest4507]

I ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO KYLE AND SHANNON 😊

[@sallybrown8067]

you should do them all or it will keep going-round in the heard

[@newhomesteader1969]

Also as far as oils go. Peppermint oil will repel mice, and clove oil kills termites on contact.

[@ronwilliams729]

I use a dremel tool to trim my dogs nails! Works great and takes away my fear of hurting them.

[@conniewilson5531]

Did you also know that DE is rendered inactive or rather ineffective once it becomes wet. You can lace their bedding also (sprinkle it around in their bedding) that will help to eliminate the infestation.

[@rosemariebrautigam-smith9630]

Will the lice live on straw. How did they get the lice it just doesnt appear does it ??

[@reeannarobertson]

That sucks that they got it. I hope you guys can figure out how to treat them better so they can heal. I will send prayers to you guys. Bruno is adorable little puppy. It’s fun to watch him chase after the birds the goats are adorable.

[@sherrywilliams409]

It’s finally sunny and 64 degrees here in north Louisiana! I’m loving it! Except it’s too wet to mow or work in my yard. We’ve had lots of rain. Well, you tell Larry and Harry that their fur looks beautiful! I feel for them. We have three sons and I feel fortunate that we never dealt with our sons getting head lice. Which is something that lots of kids get in school. My niece owned a camper that she used to live in while on her pipeline job. She would leave it on the site when she came home. While away mice set up homestead in her camper. She had to completely tear out the interior of the camper. It was a complete overhaul. I have never heard so much swearing! She was livid! She no longer works the pipeline jobs so she sold the camper. At least the person who bought it doesn’t have a mouse problem!

[@jenniferpruden4059]

Well done to you both for treating the ticks and fleas 🎉. Bruno is doing well with Narla bless them. Hes not afraid of the ginnies, hope it stays that way and they dont turn on him. Take care and stay safe.🏡👍🙋

[@user-Lynns2024]

Good job talking animals talk 😊 hi you guys and animals too

[@loiscalcote4939]

Wow, cannot get over how quickly Bruno is changing and growing, I really enjoy both of y'all sharing your lives with us...Blessings!

[@BrendaChick]

Welcome to the Howdy God Bless you and your Family and your Fur Babies 🙏💜✌️hope things work out

[@karendemorrow]

Lime on the ground helps. Y’all are true farmers now….

[@suebee1436]

Barn lime i THINK

[@tracysmith7935]

I have an aged goat who gets lice every winter season. This year was the worse case. I'm going to try the treatment you described in today's video. Thank you for sharing.

[@rachelgervais1971]

Here I thought they were dancing LOL Hope that stuff works ❤

[@nrobinson7951]

Hi Kyle and Shannon. Oh my goodness, I hope that stuff works. When ever I hear the mention of lice it makes me itch, lol. Loved the start of the video, it's so beautiful out there. Thanks for sharing

[@tinamurphey7120]

Also, I realize that Bruno is just a little pup but now is the time that you should be teaching him that chasing the birds is an absolute No-No. He will be growing by leaps and bounds and he's not going to realize that chasing the birds even if he is only playing can be deadly to them. I am not an expert but I watch other channels such ad Gold Shaw farm which is primarily a duck and goose farm and that's what he focused on when he first got Abby Dog.

[@janvazquez9239]

People don’t understand that head lice in people can come from the trees and I know this because the kids kept getting it when we camp in the woods so I did some research 💜✝️💜

[@MikeLangenfeldt]

When I was a kid went camping all the time in boy scouts. And never had head lice, lol

[@suebee1436]

@@MikeLangenfeldtits a new world these days.

[@colleenblank540]

Glad y'all caught it in time and got it done 💯! 🙏 Mice a tougher deal due to lots of woods...we always had to deal with them when we lived in the woods. 🙏

[@GwenZenk]

Here in Michigan every time we clean the pens we put DTE down, especially in the sleeping area

[@debrapotts3767]

So happy to see you guys. Been checking last few days - waiting! Thanks for your fun posts!

[@leeslone3640]

You can take a lid from a can of soup or whatever nail or glue it around the spot where you see the mice coming in they won't be able to come back steel wool only works for a little bit