Show Ready?

[Tiffany L]

I have a dry Nubian yearling that I want to take to state fair this year. Can anyone tell me what the suggest feeding to prepare? She is currently on free hay and minerals, turned out to graze a few hours in the evening, and getting a 16% textured goat feed.

 

[Tiffany L]

This is her currently - please ignore the terrible clip job. Show is the first week

of September.

 

[Fullhousefarm]

In dairy goats that judges are looking for good body condition.
Here is a great video to help you evaluate your doe.

 

[Tiffany L]

In dairy goats that judges are looking for good body condition.
Here is a great video to help you evaluate your doe.

Thanks for the video - are you saying that this doe would not be show quality?

 

[OneFineAcre]

In dairy goats that judges are looking for good body condition.
Here is a great video to help you evaluate your doe.

That's a great video.

 

[OneFineAcre]

Thanks for the video - are you saying that this doe would not be show quality?

She's a nice looking girl but she looks a little thin for a Nubian yearling to me.
If I have one that needs a little conditioning we give alfalfa.

 

[Fullhousefarm]

I was just saying it's hard to tell by a photo. You have to look past how wide they are and at the areas the video shows. You can have a goat with a big wide rumen, but who needs to gain weight. You have time. If she's just thin you have time to address that.

I feed any that need to gain twice a day instead of once and make sure they get a higher quality hay like alfalfa, peanut, etc. Some people will also add things like beet pulp, rice bran, or calf manna to their feed.

 

[Pearce Pastures]

Agreed. It is hard to tell without putting hands on her but her topline looks sharp, like she might do well to gain a few pounds.