Feeding Goats

Managing Goat Nutrition What You Need To Know A Simple Guide

A young growing goat and a mature animal that produces kids, milk, or fiber needs more nutrients than even the most nutritious hay can provide. Such a goat requires a ration that contains grains and other nutrient-rich feeds combined into a dietary supplement variously called goat feed, goat chow, goat ration, or concentrate, (because it is a concentrated source of nutrients).

Not all goats in a single herd require the same amount of concentrate at the same time. One doe may be dry while another is lactating. One may be still maturing while another is about to give birth. Even two does of the same size and age, both dry or both lactating, may require different amounts of concentrate to maintain the same body weight or to produce the same amount of milk.

Feeding guidelines are therefore nothing more than estimates. Always use your own best judgment. If you raise miniature goats, feed them approximately one half the amount required by large goats. It is also important to keep written records to remember who gets what.

Managing Goat Nutrition What You Need To Know A Simple Guide

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