How much to feed my goats?

[Susyr22]

Ok I have yet another question lol. I am new to goats and feel a bit confused and overwhelmed. I have 2 yearling Nubian does and a 5 month old mini Nubian buckling. I have been feeding them Purina goat chow and I am clueless to how much I should be feeding them. I would guess Ive been giving them around 1 to 1/2 cups each once a day along with hay. They look great but I would like the does to gain a bit more weight. Should I increase their grain? I don't want them getting diarrhea from too much. Also I'm feeding them Purina goat mineral. Should I not be feeding them this since the goat show already has copper in it?

 

[Goatmasta]

More feed is fine, just increase it gradually. Our Nigerians get between 1 1/2 - 2 cups 2x/day...

Minerals need to be available. They won't get enough from the feed alone.

 

[20kidsonhill]

My 1 year old standard size nubians are getting 3 to 5 measuring cups of 16% pelleted goat grain a day, until they are 15 months old or bred, which ever comes first.

 

[Susyr22]

Wow OK good to know! LOL I'm definitely not feeding them enough then.

Thank you guys. I'm so happy I found this forum! Everyone is so helpful and knowledgeable

 

[Susyr22]

By the way GoatMasta your blog is awesome and extremely helpful!

 

[Goatmasta]

By the way GoatMasta your blog is awesome and extremely helpful!

Thank You Helpful is the intent!