white clover??

[fmizula]

is white clover ok for goats?? i was told at the feed store to use it for pasture and i read in a book that it is poisionus? im confused!! and if it is bad how do i get rid of it all? my fiance spread it like crazy in the fall!!

 

[elevan]

I have white clover all over my goat field. It used to be a clover hay field. My goats have never had a problem with it.

 

[aggieterpkatie]

White clover is fine. Alsike can be toxic.

 

[Ariel72]

Is there a higher risk of bloat with a clover field as opposed to a non legume field? Sorry for hijacking ,fmizula...I have a ton of white clover, too.

 

[aggieterpkatie]

Is there a higher risk of bloat with a clover field as opposed to a non legume field? Sorry for hijacking ,fmizula...I have a ton of white clover, too.

Yes, there can be a risk, but as long as you prep them for grazing on it they should be fine. Make sure they have hay before they go out to a new pasture, and slowly increase their time on pasture if they haven't grazed in a while.

 

[fmizula]

thanks for the answers!! i was so worried. i believe i read it in storys guide to dairy goats. as i understand any diet changes should be gradual