Barley fodder

[elbesta]

How much fodder should I feed to a Saanen goat? Along with free choice grass hay. Anything else needed?
I'm getting 2 and just want to be ready.

 

[Harbisgirl]

I don't feed fodder at the moment but I'm really looking forward to it. Rule of thumb is to feed 1%-3% of body weight (1-3 pounds per 100 pounds of bodyweight). How much depends on the situation of course - a young growing kid, pregnant or lactating doe, or just a buck or wether. If you are on facebook you might want to join the "Fodder" group - super helpful, friendly people who can answer almost any Fodder related questions.

 

[elbesta]

Im just feeding the chickens now with fodder, but im making a larger system for the goats. I did join the facebook fodder group, a lot of info there.

 

[bonbean01]

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=26201

Just read this today and the poster has photos of his setup and information.

Good luck!