Goats!!!

[ShrekDawg]

My goats are on grain for show. I wouldn't recommend feeding 3 lbs a day if they are just being kept on a maintenance diet. Which basically means what it sounds like, you are maintaining the goat in that current condition. There are really 3 main instances where you need to feed a lot of grain: in growing goats, in lactating or pregnant does, or in goats you are trying to bulk up. Technically speaking if they are adult goats finished growing and not in milk, and they have forage/hay and all necessary minerals available, they don't need feed. Most keepers like to feed some grain for the fat/protein content and for some extra energy. A good feed will keep their weight on and their coat nice and shiny, especially in winter when they burn more body fat trying to stay warm. 

Thank you so much, that was very helpful!!

So when they're babies, after being weaned of course, they do need grain?

 

[waddles99]

Thank you so much, that was very helpful!!

So when they're babies, after being weaned of course, they do need grain?

Yes, some people offer free choice, some offer however much they can eat in 15 minutes twice a day. It depends on the kid. If you have a kid who is a slow eater you may want to offer free choice.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Yes, some people offer free choice, some offer however much they can eat in 15 minutes twice a day. It depends on the kid. If you have a kid who is a slow eater you may want to offer free choice. 

Thanks for the info

 

[FarmBoy124]

Goats are fine on forage. Just make sure it has enough nutrients to maintain their health.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Goats are fine on forage. Just make sure it has enough nutrients to maintain their health.

Thanks! Not sure how to tell that?

 

[waddles99]

Thanks! Not sure how to tell that?

Look up the nutrient content in your soils.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Look up the nutrient content in your soils. 

Thanks, I'll have to do that

 

[FarmBoy124]

Your welcome good luck

 

[NDgoatgirlNV]

ISO of a large breed dairy Doe in the Southern Nevada/Southern Utah area....My good friend has a child that can only drink goats milk and they are wanting to retire the older doe... Any information would be greatly appreciated!

 

[sannabelle]

ISO of a large breed dairy Doe in the Southern Nevada/Southern Utah area....My good friend has a child that can only drink goats milk and they are wanting to retire the older doe... Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Have you checked the ndga website? They've got breeders listed by state and region!! I would also post of Craigslist classifieds as well!