Re: Any one here raise meat goats?

Posted by Dachshund on March 12, 2009 at 14:46:19 from (98.16.180.10):

In Reply to: Any one here raise meat goats? posted by Dave from MN on March 12, 2009 at 13:59:09:

As for feed bunks and water tanks - be careful with regular cattle stock tanks - they are good for adult goats, but smaller ones like to jump in (and not get out). Goats also do not like to drink from ponds or streams. If the feed bunks are for cattle, then they will need to be shortened for goats. You will also find that the goats will jump IN them instead of eat FROM them. They will shortly fill up with all kinds of little black "goat berries". Also - it's not a good idea to feed silage to goats - they are susepable to molds that cattle are not. Keep the food dry, clean, and mold free. The best "feeder" I've found is made from a 4" PVC pipe cut in half lengthwise and screwed to legs that hold it about 20" off the ground. That keeps the goats out of the food. Try not to ground feed a goat. If you dump food on the ground, it WILL pick up parasites. Goats also like to sleep off of the ground. I (and several others) have built platforms that allow the goats to sleep "bunk bed" style off of the floor. You can get 4 times the goats in the same space, that way.
They also are climbers - if they figure out how to climb a fence or open a gate - they will NEVER forget it.
Minerals are also important. Sheep and cattle tubs will not work. A goat needs more copper then either (sheep tubs have ZERO copper...). They don't need high doller hay, but need good, hay that hasn't been wet.
Check with your local vet. Find out if they have ANY experience with goats - you will probabnly need him, and most vets don't have a clue about goats.

Replies:

• Re: Any one here raise meat goats? NewEnglandFarmer 15:24:52 03/12/09 (1)
  • Re: Any one here raise meat goats? Dachshund 15:40:46 03/12/09 (0)

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