Purina Noble Goat Feed

[mogolady]

I agree, I forgot to mention that about any of the medicated feeds. I have a few dairy milkers and that is another reason I like the Noble Charge because I don't add it to my dairy girls ration. They just get our custom mix.

I have been getting the Charge through local feed store, but sounds like TSC has a better deal. Ours is a good ways away but might be worth it if I got a load. I hate to not do business in our little town but with the price of feed and gas, I gotta get the most for my dollar.

 

[Mills1950]

Has anyone used Noble Goat Limiter? If so what are your opinions. TIA

 

[20kidsonhill]

Do the plants that make it for the sale at tractor supply in south Florida add AC to it? I purchased this food thinking the label meant it has it in it, but since you say it is regionally different, I want to know If mine does or doesn't contain it? Thanks

I think the on-line label is general, but the label on the bag should be specific to that bag of feed.

 

[mogolady]

I haven't ever used that one. It's not one our co-op normally stocks. It looks like it would be a decent option. I'm curious though, as to why it and the Grower 16%, doesn't have any Vit. D and E in their formuals??? You would need to make sure they have a supplemental supply for those. Especially to help your bind with you Calcium.

I have used the Grower 16% in the past but missed that. Luckily we used free choice Purina Mineral.:/

 

[Mills1950]

Actually I looked at the label on the bag of Limiter and it does contain both vitamin d and e. It also includes ammonium sulfate not ac

 

[mogolady]

Good to know. For some reason it doesn't have Vit D and E listed on the "tag" on their website.

 

[ladyluci]

Could this be used as the daily "grain"? And, is it medicated/ can I feed it to lactating does???? Thanks, it's the only goat feed around here. Also, how much does it normally cost per bag?

I put the feed label on for you.

It is medicated for cocci
and with AC for males

It is formulated as a daily grain, but as far as lactating does, You would probably need to add some sort of higher energy feed along with it. Alfalfa or beet pulp. Since meat goat rations are designed to put on muscle with the use of protein and not high-fast calories like a dairy goat would need.

Also, it would have a proper calcium to phos. ratio and wouldn't have enough calcium for a long-term milking goat. they would need to get this from their hay,alfalfa or beet pulp.

Purina is a very good feed, we love using it on our show whethers.

I think expensive, I am going to guess 16 bucks for 50lb bag. Maybe not quit that much I was buying purina show goat feed.

Thanks for the info on Noble Goat Feed; I'm also looking for a good grain mix for my soon to be lactating doe.