What Do Goats Eat?
~ Hay or Pasture
We feed our herd alfalfa Hay and orchard Grass. We also have a 1 acre grazing pen where the herd can forage for grasses and shrubs. You can feed your goats quality alfalfa, timothy, bermuda or orchard grass. Hay also can be found in pressed pellets. I prefer the alfalfa/bermuda pellets. We also feed Chaffhaye twice a day and our goats LOVE it and leave no waste! Chaffhaye is a moist, premium quality chopped alfalfa that contains beneficial bacterial, which helps the goat utilize more nutrition than dried alfalfa. If your herd does not have access to a pasture, chaffhaye is the next best thing.
~ Grain
Grain is optional and not necessary for goat survival, however it can be supplemented to keep a healthy herd. During lactation, grains provide additional protein, vitamins and minerals. It will boost milk production for lactating animals and give them additional energy. We feed our milkers grain in the milk stand and give a very small amount to the rest of the does. We feed our herd Modesto Milling Organic Dairy Pellets. This can be found at our local feed stores. You can check the Modesto Milling website for retailers near you.
~ Minerals
Minerals are crucial to your goats health. Because much of the soil is depleted of minerals it is critical to provide the essential minerals to your herd. This should be given freely and available everyday. We use Sweetlix Meat Makers loose minerals. This can be found at our local feed stores or purchased online.
~ Veggie Scraps
Goats love fruit and vegetable scraps from the garden and kitchen. We feed our herd, banana peels, orange peels, juicing pulp, beet tops, carrot tops, ugly lettuce and romaine stalks. They also love carrots and tangerines which we give as treats. Watch our goofy girls eat tangerines like they're candy.
~ Other Supplements
Baking Soda - for bloating and indigestion. Should be given freely and be available daily.
Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (BOSS) - a favorite treat and excellent for healthy skin and a shiny coat.
Probiotics - We give probiotics after kidding or stress. Can be used to treat diarrhea or poor rumen function.
Zinpro Treats- Our goats love these little nutritious treats.
We feed our herd alfalfa Hay and orchard Grass. We also have a 1 acre grazing pen where the herd can forage for grasses and shrubs. You can feed your goats quality alfalfa, timothy, bermuda or orchard grass. Hay also can be found in pressed pellets. I prefer the alfalfa/bermuda pellets. We also feed Chaffhaye twice a day and our goats LOVE it and leave no waste! Chaffhaye is a moist, premium quality chopped alfalfa that contains beneficial bacterial, which helps the goat utilize more nutrition than dried alfalfa. If your herd does not have access to a pasture, chaffhaye is the next best thing.
~ Grain
Grain is optional and not necessary for goat survival, however it can be supplemented to keep a healthy herd. During lactation, grains provide additional protein, vitamins and minerals. It will boost milk production for lactating animals and give them additional energy. We feed our milkers grain in the milk stand and give a very small amount to the rest of the does. We feed our herd Modesto Milling Organic Dairy Pellets. This can be found at our local feed stores. You can check the Modesto Milling website for retailers near you.
~ Minerals
Minerals are crucial to your goats health. Because much of the soil is depleted of minerals it is critical to provide the essential minerals to your herd. This should be given freely and available everyday. We use Sweetlix Meat Makers loose minerals. This can be found at our local feed stores or purchased online.
~ Veggie Scraps
Goats love fruit and vegetable scraps from the garden and kitchen. We feed our herd, banana peels, orange peels, juicing pulp, beet tops, carrot tops, ugly lettuce and romaine stalks. They also love carrots and tangerines which we give as treats. Watch our goofy girls eat tangerines like they're candy.
~ Other Supplements
Baking Soda - for bloating and indigestion. Should be given freely and be available daily.
Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (BOSS) - a favorite treat and excellent for healthy skin and a shiny coat.
Probiotics - We give probiotics after kidding or stress. Can be used to treat diarrhea or poor rumen function.
Zinpro Treats- Our goats love these little nutritious treats.
