CoffeeCow
Chillin' with the herd
We have been wanting goats for a while now, Last week, my neighbor said his daughter had some kids that she needed to get rid of, and I of course could not refuse. they are a mix breed, unsure of their lineage, but they are miniature (Mom is 90 pounds, Billy is about 110) she had twins, a buckling and a doe, (we will be cutting the buckling). These will be for pets. We will get us a milker (or 2) at a later date, but this way they will have a bigger herd to run with. The fenced area we have is about 100' x 40' with access to a 20' x 20' (3 sides and a roof) shelter.
Anyway.. on to the questions.
My main questions are dealing with feeding:
1) Hay - What is the best kind to get (keeping costs low) for them?
2) Goat chow, is it enough (with hay) or do I need to get some type of grains as well?
3) Mineral blocks, What is the main ingredients to look for when choosing one? ~ Also, where to place the block? near the food? or in the run?
I know I will have more questions at a later date. but I think we have all the medical stuff taken care of (wife is a vet) and I have done a great deal of research on the maintenance involved (hoof trimming, etc..). I am at the point where I just want to make sure they are happy when we get them to their new home.
Thanks guys
Anyway.. on to the questions.
My main questions are dealing with feeding:
1) Hay - What is the best kind to get (keeping costs low) for them?
2) Goat chow, is it enough (with hay) or do I need to get some type of grains as well?
3) Mineral blocks, What is the main ingredients to look for when choosing one? ~ Also, where to place the block? near the food? or in the run?
I know I will have more questions at a later date. but I think we have all the medical stuff taken care of (wife is a vet) and I have done a great deal of research on the maintenance involved (hoof trimming, etc..). I am at the point where I just want to make sure they are happy when we get them to their new home.
Thanks guys