Getting Goat kids

[chickens really]

Can I feed them veggies too? Daily or like a horse? Only a couple times a week?

 

[Cyprus]

Awesome ideas for playing on..
Okay well I'll definitely be keeping you informed about the mineral and soda intake when needed. How much goat food a day? Hay 24/7 right?

Hi CR

I'm not a goat expert at all, but one thing I do know is that goats will refuse to eat any hay that is soiled. So if they can step on it or poop on it, they won't eat it. I recommend using a hay rack or net.

 

[chickens really]

Also the feed I bought is kid grower/Finisher feed. Didn't know if that's appropriate or not either?

 

[chickens really]

Hi CR

I'm not a goat expert at all, but one thing I do know is that goats will refuse to eat any hay that is soiled. So if they can step on it or poop on it, they won't eat it. I recommend using a hay rack or net.

Yes. Thanks. I have expensive hay nets that were for my horses so have that hung up for the kids..

 

[chickens really]

I believe it's ivermectin she is worming the kids with this morning......I'll definitely say once I'm 100% sure though.
Jeepers I'm going to be crazy before they arrive..

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Baking soda available full time here. No coats, it will interfere with them developing a good winter coat and being able to regulate their own body temperature.

Rocks, spools, and anything they can jump up on is fun to goats. They also like walking planks, and rubbing on everything.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Yes. Thanks. I have expensive hay nets that were for my horses so have that hung up for the kids..

I wouldn't use hay nets. Goats are like monkeys and they will get tangled up. They also will chew through ropes.

 

[chickens really]

I wouldn't use hay nets. Goats are like monkeys and they will get tangled up. They also will chew through ropes.

Oh my lord....
Okay thanks...

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I guess I got a lot to say.

 

[chickens really]

I generally just use a sweet 16. Whatever you use, use it sparingly. Goats need roughage, and browse. Grain is for pregnant or milking does, or a bit as kids grow, but it isn't necessary. Most of mine were raised with zero grain in the diet.

Perfect...
I'm happy to learn...