What do you feed show meat goats?
Lush leafy forage and browse, and tree leaves contain sufficient energy to cover the nutrient requirements of every goat on the farm (Tables 1 & 2). Feed grains that are high in energy are whole cottonseed, corn, wheat middlings, soybean hulls, soybean meal and corn gluten feed.
What is a good feed mix for goats?
Homemade Organic Goat Feed Mix
- It’s kidding season again, and therefore time for grain.
- 2 cups Organic Whole Oats (or 75% whole, 25% rolled)
- 2 cups Alfalfa Pellets.
- ½ cup BOSS (Black Oil Sunflower Seeds) Organic Version.
- 4 oz (or 4 scoops) MannaPro Goat Balancer Pellets (OPTIONAL: Would replace kelp and brewer’s yeast)
How many times a day should goats be fed?
Each goat needs about two to four pounds of hay per day (3-4% of body weight in pounds), which can be fed free choice or twice a day. If good range isn’t available, dry grass forage of a horse quality is acceptable. Goats require additional hay, which is roughage, for their rumen to function properly.
How much should a show goat gain per day?
As an example you purchase a 40 lb goat, your goat must weigh a minimum of 60 lbs for the show and you have 100 days until your show. Your goat needs to gain 20 lbs or 1/4 lb per day. Goats typically need to eat 7 lbs of grain for every 1 lb of gain.
What can you give a goat that won’t eat?
Electrolytes in liquid form (ReSorb) should be provided. If ReSorb or similar product is not available, Pedialyte or Gatorade can be substituted until livestock electrolytes can be obtained. Offer loose minerals free-choice, though the goat likely will not eat them right away.
How can I make my goat gain weight fast?
Feed your goats grain, such as corn or oats, out of a trough or bucket. Due to the high carbohydrate content, grain is the quickest way to increase weight gain in goats. Start feeding a quarter-pound of grain to each goat per day, then gradually increase the amount.
How can I feed my goat for cheap?
DIY Goat Feed Mix
- Plastic trash can with cover.
- Bucket.
- Feed scale.
- Corn.
- Oats.
- Beet pulp.
- Wet molasses.
- Soybean or cottonseed meal.
How much alfalfa pellets should I feed my goats?
Forage can be a grass, or a legume such as alfalfa. Each goat needs about two to four pounds of hay per day (3-4% of body weight in pounds), which can be fed free choice or twice a day.
