What to feed Goats about I month to 3

[Sandy christen]

Ok it's me again pro inlet tired of hearing from me but I come here for a lot of advise how much would I feed my young ones I feed them hay all day long but how about grain because I'm not sure I'm feeding enough and of I look it up they all say some thing different the advise would be great.... Thanks again

 

[TAH]

What kind of grain are you feed? We feed a orchard grass clover seed mix feed. I give them about a half cup a day is they are over a month old. It is a different amount for every kind of grain.

 

[Southern by choice]

Since these are Lamancha babies it would be best to allow them to free feed if you can. No more than 3 cups in a day if they are 8-12 weeks. and are good size.

Since our babies were raised that way we just put out their pellets in a big trough and they take what they want and don't overeat. If they were not raised that way and gobble it down right away then I would try 1 -1 1/2 cups am and pm.
This is just while growing. Once they get a little older better to not give to much grain so no need to increase.
I believe you said they were boys, if they are wethered you want to make sure they don't get excess grain. All goats and especially male goats/wethered goats need a 2 to 1 ratio for Calcium Phosphorus.
Higher on the calcium -up to a 4:1 ratio is best.

Good hay, alfalfa hay or mix, alfalfa pellets are all good.

Our one month old doe is 26 lbs and she hardly eats any pellets, she is still nursing and nibbles hay... by 8-12 weeks she may eat about 1-2 cups per day ... so there is a range.

A 3 month old Lamancha male can be 60-75 pounds so in that case 3 cups day would be fine.

 

[Sandy christen]

Thank you very helpful