How much to feed them?

[11langenkamp_w]

They have a free choice mineral block and right now they are getting a one of those big coffe cups full. They range from 10 months to 2 years.

 

[elevan]

They have a free choice mineral block and right now they are getting a one of those big coffe cups full. They range from 10 months to 2 years.

Are they eating the block, ok? Some don't - which is why mine get 3 options Generally if you have a problem getting them to eat their minerals, loose works...just an fyi.

How many goats are you feeding? And they all share one coffee cup full?

 

[11langenkamp_w]

yes they eat it like crazy. . 5 goats get one coffe cup plus 2 bundules of hay and some bread.

 

[themrslove]

I would be careful with the bread. Too much can cause them to bloat and that is definitely no good.
I have Nigerian Dwarves which are about the same size as pygmies (4 does not bred, not lactating and 2 bucks) that get as much hay free choice as they want, various leaves and grass from the yard, and minerals free choice. We only give them grain or feed pellets or alfalfa pellets as a treat in a communal trough.

 

[11langenkamp_w]

They dont get much bread its mainly for the chickens. . .And i loaded the hay trough with 10 slabs of hay and this moring its about all gone.

 

[elevan]

I agree about the bread, wouldn't do it. You can give them fruit and veggie scraps.

If this is the first that they've been offered the hay free choice at your place they will probably make pigs of themselves for a few days, but they'll throttle back on it when they know it's always available.

Some people don't grain boys and non-lactating / non-pregnant does at all...some just offer hay all the time free choice. You'll have to figure out what works best for you, but I think you're off to a good start