Food for (kinders) both dairy and meat goats

[kinder]

I live in an area where goats are classified dairy or meat and can't seem to find a brand name or supplier for both needs. Is there any, or do I mix & match?? Also will my boys eat different stuff ?? Even though spring is still a ways, away I want to have everything all set for them and myself.

 

[Southern by choice]

We have dairy (Nigerian Dwarfs and Lamancha)and meat goats (Kikos and NewZealand) we have a mill locally that sells through our Southern States.. the feed is Bartlett, it is a high quality feed- no junk food. Our goats get very little, about </= 1cup for the dairy goats and depending on time of year the meat goats get 2-3 cups. They all have trees, grass, weeds, little pasture and are given hay... the meat goats are moved over alot of land and only need hay in the winter the dairy girls have access to hay 24/7. Barlett is only down here in the Southern States. You can look at the mills in your area and see what is being produced. I would also ask your breeder what they are using.
The most important thing is to make sure the Ca/Phos Ratio is 2:1.
I am not familiar with Kinder goats but we have a member on here that has kinders... I believe it is .KinderKorner
She may be a good one to ask.
There are many feeds and just as many ways to feed, IMO there isn't "ONE" right way. Each farm is unique and sometimes it may take awhile but you will find a management system that is perfect for you!

Funny, this feels like a kidding thread... so excited to see your goats in the spring!

 

[elevan]

@KinderKorner would definitely be the one to answer specific questions regarding kinders.

Southern is right on in saying that there isn't one right way to feed, each farm being unique, each situation being unique.

 

[KinderKorner]

Thanks for pointing her towards me guys. She has sent me a PM and I will help her how I can,

 

[Southern by choice]

that is great!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kinder]

YA ! Thanks !I Just had a reply from her and it seems that my supplier(who already is holding a 2013 buckling for me "JED" )got her babies from Kinder Korner. And even better Jed is an offspring of one of her originals.That blood line will go far.

 

[Southern by choice]

Oh I can't wait for pictures! Gonna sneak over and look at KinderKorners website!

What a small world!

 

[Southern by choice]

Kinder Korner where is your website???

 

[kinder]

SBC did you find Kinder Korner?? I was told to do a private thread through my in box if I wanted to get in touch directly.

 

[Southern by choice]

Looks like the above post says she received your pm.
I thought Kinder Korner had a website... maybe not.