Does Anyone feed Fenugreek seeds to goats?

[fiset94]

I was thinking of giving my N.D doe in milk Fenugreek seeds. She just had her baby 2 weeks ago and we will be milking her soon. Does anyone have suggestions/experience with this?

I am nursing my 6 month old.. and I thought .. Hey.. it works for me to increase the milk flow... why not her!!

Michele

 

[Southern by choice]

been waiting for someone to have an answer....

very interesting.... hopefully you can find an answer and share.

 

[fiset94]

Noo one????

 

[Southern by choice]

You may want to consider this book... The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm & Stable
by Juliette de Bairacli Levy It has the fenugreek in it also goat health.

Dr. Detloff was a "regular" dairy vet that changed everything he was doing....
http://www.organicvalley.coop/why-organic/humane-treatment/staff-veterinarians/

his book is Alternative treatments for Ruminant Animals

Maybe this will help.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Unless you can find some info saying fenugreek is harmful to goats - why not do your own experiment? I'd love to know what you find out!

 

[fiset94]

Thanks for all your input! I have decided to give it a try. I am going to start milking her next week.... then add Fenugreek the week after and compare the amount of milk difference. I will keep you posted!

Michele

 

[woodsie]

 

[Banriona]

I too am very interested in the outcome of this experiment. I'll have to get that book too Southern! I know fenugreek worked wonders for me when I was nursing. Also helped lower my blood sugar some (especially comforting being pregnant and diabetic).

What's the verdict fiset?

 

[Jered Norris]

I feed fenugreek seeds to my goats. I usually check to see how much they are sprayed but I mix about one tablespoon for every 75 pound goat. It is high in protein, potassium, and magnesium.
I usually use it for a pick me upper for just kidded does but it is great for reducing the chance of blood, respiratory, and infections.
I don't know if this helps but it is one thing which I use for my goats.