#Caprine supply plus#
1-2 times per month, we give our goats a dime-sized amount of Replamin Plus Gel vitamins/minerals (available from Jeffers Livestock).
Goats must have a loose mineral – their tongues are not rough enough to be able to get minerals off of a block.
#Caprine supply pro#
We use Goat Minerals by Manna Pro (Tractor Supply). Don’t give them feed or minerals that are for sheep and goats – it will not have enough copper as sheep cannot have high copper. Minerals/Supplements: Goats need minerals that are high in copper and offered free choice. Goats also really enjoy warm water especially in winter. If there’s something floating in it, they likely won’t drink it. Again, don’t overdo it because the balance in the rumen can get off kilter and you’ll have a bad situation. They especially like animal crackers (plain, of course), fritos, and sliced bananas (peeling and all). Treats: Goats will make you think they are starving to death at all times! Keep treats to a minimum. Get familiar with a “poisonous plants for goats” list… there are many online. This has significantly cut down on hay waste since they can’t grab a bite, pull their heads back, and drop half of it. We have a hay feeder with slanted slats so goats have to tip their head to get in and eat. Goats are notorious for wasting hay and once it hits the ground, they consider it bedding and will not eat it. You can feed a grass/alfalfa/clover mix but we just add alfalfa pellets so we can adjust for their body condition. When looking to buy hay, look for horse quality hay. Goats have a hard time eating tough, stemmy hay. A nice soft 2nd cutting grass hay is what goats really like. We also add shredded beet pulp if they look like they need it. Goats also enjoy a few alfalfa pellets and black oil sunflower seeds. Make feed changes very gradually (over a period of a week or two) so the rumen can adjust. It contains a coccidiosis med and is also balanced for calcium:phosphorus and contains ammonium chloride for bucks/wethers to decrease the chance of urinary calculi ( ammonium chloride from Hoegger Supply can also be sprinkled on feed to prevent this problem).
Never tie a goat out!! They tangle easily and have no defense if a predator comes along.įeed: Noble Goat medicated (at Tractor Supply) is what our kids are used to. Good fencing is needed to keep goats in and predators out. All goats need to be housed with a buddy in order to be happy and healthy.
They enjoy climbing items like spools, logs and pallets. Make sure bedding is deep to keep goats dry (they think they will melt if they get wet). Housing: Good ventilation but not drafty.
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