Grain for pregnant does?

[Farmingscots]

Well, it’s starting to get chilly and we used up the alfalfa/timothy mix pellets we were giving as a “treat” (just about a cup a day) -now we put some “all stock” grain pellets in the treats tub, and we thought it was good timing to help our one goat have a little grain the morning to warm up for the day. But she might be pregnant. This would be her first time (and ours too) and we haven’t had a blood test yet. But I saw a post on Facebook saying no grain for pregnant does…now I’m wondering if we were about to walk into a trap. Can anyone chime in on this, please?

 

[Mini Horses]

mine expect their feed to be more than hay!

Do you have only one goat???? They like company
-- you need more . Also, the breed you have has an affect on what & how much to feed. Daily forage is critical, beyond pellets.

In general, last couple months of pregnancy is when fetus grow most in size. Don't overfeed but, yes they need more sustenance than non preg maintenance. Now, when lactating, way more calories are needed for that milk. If the doe is then one you will be milking for own use, about a lb of feed for lb of milk she's producing daily. What and how much to feed is dependant on what the goat has for pasture, hay, their use, their type.

So, what breed do you have, age and plans for her?