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Posted by Truth seeker on March 07, 2006 at 10:03:42 from (170.215.133.166):
In Reply to: OT- goats and hay ? posted by mike in New Mexico on March 07, 2006 at 09:13:31:
Hi! I consulted my mom on this one. "The book "Nutrition Requirements for Goats" only gives info about oats in dry stage with oat hay having more protein than oat straw. In fresh stage, millet is listed as having a higher digestible protein that oats. As far as deciding which to get for your goats, if it were me, and the option was available, I would try to get one of each and set both bales out at the same time. The goats will show which they prefer not only according to their palate, but also according to their need. If you can only get one or only have space for one, than alter them and watch the goats condition and performance. My goats get bored in a hurry if the hay isn't too good, and this is the time of the year when hay isn't always the greatest but having kids and milking makes their needs the greatest. To cut down on the boredom factor, I offer sapling and tree trimmings to give them something to do and I believe its good for their rumen. I don't dare turn them out right now because they will seek out and destroy any fruit tree around. Also when the hay quality is not up to snuff, you can fuss with the grain quality. I sometimes add a little beet pulp or distillers grain to raise the protein level. This is done only a little at a time. What you do also depends on why you have goats." Hope this helps!
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