Jun 24, 2009 #11 kstaven Purple Cow/Moderator Golden Herd Member Joined Jul 3, 2008 Messages 2,011 Reaction score 39 Points 158 Location BC, Washington border One other thing to consider is ; What minerals are deficient in the soil. This will effect the forage they eat and in time translate to a problem. Soil testing and/or a visit to the local extension office would be in order.
One other thing to consider is ; What minerals are deficient in the soil. This will effect the forage they eat and in time translate to a problem. Soil testing and/or a visit to the local extension office would be in order.
Jun 25, 2009 Thread starter #12 O OHMYKIDS Chillin' with the herd Joined May 18, 2009 Messages 57 Reaction score 0 Points 29 this is what the vet has done, they test the soil and get the appropriate minerals - the thing is, that it's for sheep.
this is what the vet has done, they test the soil and get the appropriate minerals - the thing is, that it's for sheep.
Jun 25, 2009 #13 Rence Chillin' with the herd Joined May 21, 2009 Messages 74 Reaction score 1 Points 34 I'd get some labels from cow blocks and see if you can find something comparable with copper in it. Or provide a copper suppement. To answer your original question: I keep out a loose mineral for goats, and no salt block.
I'd get some labels from cow blocks and see if you can find something comparable with copper in it. Or provide a copper suppement. To answer your original question: I keep out a loose mineral for goats, and no salt block.