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Post by Ellie on May 19, 2010 17:10:01 GMT -4
I've been wondering what is the appropriate amount of feed to be giving a 7 yr. Alpine/Nubian doe, 3 yr. Alpine wether, a 10 yr. Pygmy doe, and a 10 yr. Pygmy wether?
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Post by Longs Lil Caprines on May 19, 2010 17:18:08 GMT -4
well it's really up to personal opinion but probably would not give the weathers any, if they're not being shown.(unless he get alfalfa then he needs a small bit for good digestion)
now the 10yrold pygmy doe will need very little as well as she is passed breeding so I'd feed her like a cup a twice a day.
now the 7yr old is the 7yr old still a pet or do you breed her?
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Post by littleears on May 19, 2010 23:05:25 GMT -4
I will NOT tell you 100% for sure what to feed your does or wethers.. but I can give my insight Here is how I feed mine: Mixed Grass hay for all my goats EXCEPT my milkers who get alfalfa mix -- usually they eat ABOUT a bat a day each "one small section" On the grain: I do feed my wethers grain and I feed my bucks grain but not much I give them each 1 cup - 2 times a day with the mixed grass hay. I also add 1/4 cup PURE apple cider vinegar to every gallon of water that I give them. That prevents kidney stones. On my does: My dry goats get 2 cups 16% protein of grain- 2 times a day My milkers get 2 pounds 16% protein of grain- 2 times a day- BUT if they are milking "by you" then I give an additional 1/2 pound of grain for every 3 pounds of milk. Of course my girls are a little over weight when they are put on this regiment But they are healthy I also feed free choice alfalfa pellets- along with clean fresh water each day and free choice hay. I also leave Baking Soda out free choice- this helps prevent bloating
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Post by Longs Lil Caprines on May 20, 2010 13:48:05 GMT -4
also while feeding weathers and Buck grain make sure it has ammonium chloride which also helps with the prevention of Urinary calculi.
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Post by Ellie on May 21, 2010 16:11:06 GMT -4
Thanks so much for your help!
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Post by littleears on May 21, 2010 16:33:05 GMT -4
Your Welcome ;D
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Post by Ellie on May 22, 2010 11:18:53 GMT -4
The 7 yr. doe is a pet, we don't breed her
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