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What We Feed Our Goats...

"What do you feed your goats?"  This is one of the most common questions we are asked...  I'm not sure if it's because our goats are huge and healthy, or if it's because people really aren't sure what to feed their goats.  In any case, nutrition is a key element for goat growth and production, especially in young, growing goats.  We have all of our grain mixed at our local co-op, Lima Elevator.  They employ a nutritionist whom has been a great resource for us on what our goats' nutritional requirements are.

For Growing Goats (up to 120 lbs.) We Feed This Ration Free Choice Along With Free Choice Alfalfa Hay And Fresh Water:

980 lbs. Cracked Corn 144 lbs. Oats 356 lbs. Soybean Meal 330 lbs. Beet Pulp 45 lbs. 2:1 Mineral 5 lbs. E-SE Fortifier 20 lbs. TM Salt 4 lbs. Mag Oxide 10 lbs. Yeast 20 lbs. Deccox 1.0 Crumbles 106 lbs. Liquid Molasses We purchase our feed in bulk and have it delivered to our farm.  This recipe is for one ton of feed.

For Adult Goats Put On Pasture, We Offer Free Choice Alfalfa Hay, Along With GoatLix Mineral Tubs, And Fresh Water.  We Have Found That It Is Equally Important Not To Let The Goats Get Overweight, Or You Will See A Significant Drop In Your Conception Rates.