Lets talk about goats!

[cassie]

You need to buy a good book on livestock feedstuffs. It will give you the nutrients required by various classes of livestock and the nutrient content of various feedstuffs so you can figure out how to balance a ration. I don't know much about pumpkins other than animals like them. A lot of people feed pumpkins to their cattle, but as a supplement, not as a main part of the ration. Pumpkins have a high water content and are low in protein. You could make silage out of grass clippings. If you are raising the goats for milk, you are going to need some sort of grain.

 

[Megan Amber]

You need to buy a good book on livestock feedstuffs. It will give you the nutrients required by various classes of livestock and the nutrient content of various feedstuffs so you can figure out how to balance a ration. I don't know much about pumpkins other than animals like them. A lot of people feed pumpkins to their cattle, but as a supplement, not as a main part of the ration. Pumpkins have a high water content and are low in protein. You could make silage out of grass clippings. If you are raising the goats for milk, you are going to need some sort of grain.

Raising them for hair, looking into Angora goats. The nutrient contents and requirements was what I was going to research today. So Supplement and ration are two important key words here in the research.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Hey everyone!

 

[bloonskiller911]

HEY MR MKK FARMS

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

HEY MR MKK FARMS

Nice avvy.

 

[birdnerd99]

Does anybody know what kind of hay I can feed goats. I don't want to feed them anything alse but hay but dont know what kind to feed them Any suggestions are great. I am only going to get two.

 

[SA Farm]

Does anybody know what kind of hay I can feed goats. I don't want to feed them anything alse but hay but dont know what kind to feed them Any suggestions are great. I am only going to get two.

Grass hay provides a moderate amount of protein and energy. If you feed grass hay, I would definitely supplement with some grain. Clover and alfalfa hay provides more protein, vitamins, and minerals, so getting a mix (timothy mix is common) is usually good.
Each goat needs 2 to 4 pounds of hay each day, although some of this need can be met by pasture or other forage when available. Free choice is best.
Using a hay rack is the best way to feed, since goats tend to be picky eaters and there will be more waste if fed on the ground.

 

[TTracy]

Hello everyone!
I have a 13 year old goat, name is Peanut! She is having a hard time getting up, esp in the mornings. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on something I could give her to help out. I am sure its arthritis of some sort. Thanks in advance!

 

[cassie]

I have seen something advertised to help dogs and horses. I can't think of the name but it starts with a C. You can also try aspirin. I have heard of aspirin used on sheep.

 

[DuckRaiser]

Yay! FINALLY! A goat forum! My goat Hazel just gave birth! Here's a pic,
Sorry everyone if this is WAY to gross!