Minerals

[TXMissy]

Why are minerals so confusing. Maybe it's just me..by reading the instructions on the bag says to give 1/4 to 1/2 an ounce per goat... i don't even know how to measure that out. That is such a small amount. Do you put it with pellets or by itself and hope they eat it? Some of this goat stuff is so confusing. Probably because I am a new owner but I am determined to end the confusion.
Thanks for your help.. again!

 

[animalmom]

I leave the loose minerals out all the time. The goats wander by and eat it as they want. Just keep some out all the time. If you can place the minerals somewhere out of the weather it would be nice, but my goats have never turned up their noses if the minerals got wet. They slurp up the water and minerals.

You want to have a lot of copper in your mineral. What brand are you using?

 

[TXMissy]

It's Manna Pro Goat Mineral. It was all I found at Tractor Supply. I got a salt block before you mentioned loose minerals so I went back. I was afraid I would give them too much but if I can just leave some in a bowl I will do that.

 

[animalmom]

Manna Pro is good.

Here is the mineral I use:

Healthy Minerals for Goats, 50 LBs

Free-Choice Loose Mineral for Goats 2:1 Calcium:Phosphorus Ratio for Balanced Nutrition High Copper to Aid Body In Resisting Parasites

www.newcountryorganics.com

It comes in a 50lb bag and even with the high shipping cost it comes out economical per pound. (Manna Pro at TSC 13.99 for 8lbs = 1.74/lb vs 36.00 + 20 shipping = 56.00/50 = 1.12/lb). They ship UPS so it comes to your home. Just a thought. Plus it has kelp and DE. 50 lbs would last you a long long time.

 

[rachels.haven]

I like this one.

Sweetlix Meat Maker Goat Mineral - 25 lb

Mineral supplement designed especially for high producing meat goats;palatable, highly available source of minerals and vitamins designed tosupplement goats for optimum growth and performance; provides calcium,phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and sulfu

www.cheshirehorse.com

It's for goats not solely on alfalfa (hence "meat maker").
Purina is also nice enough to pass for me lately, but the above one is my favorite.

 

[TXMissy]

Manna Pro is good.

Here is the mineral I use:

Healthy Minerals for Goats, 50 LBs

Free-Choice Loose Mineral for Goats 2:1 Calcium:Phosphorus Ratio for Balanced Nutrition High Copper to Aid Body In Resisting Parasites

www.newcountryorganics.com

It comes in a 50lb bag and even with the high shipping cost it comes out economical per pound. (Manna Pro at TSC 13.99 for 8lbs = 1.74/lb vs 36.00 + 20 shipping = 56.00/50 = 1.12/lb). They ship UPS so it comes to your home. Just a thought. Plus it has kelp and DE. 50 lbs would last you a long long time.

Awesome! Thank you. The bag I have is itty bitty but that is all that I saw when I was there.

 

[rachels.haven]

TSC leaves you lots of room to grow in the mineral department. Happy goating!