I have some goats that are going to have little ones what is the best thing to feed them

Question

I have some goats that are going to have little ones what is the best thing to feed them

Answer 1

Well, to begin - folks here are more likely to be interested in your baby goats as snake food!  This is the reptile section, dear.

You will most likely find the information you are seeking if you post your question under the mammal section.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help, and good luck with the kids!

Answer 2

You can go to your feed store and get a milk replacer if you are planning on bottle raising them, if not mamma will feed them and at a few weeks old they will start to eat what mom eats. What I raised my little one is canned milk with a little dk caro syrup so that they don'y get constipated. There are good milk replacers out there but they can also get pretty expensive! Good luck with your babies!

Answer 3

Your pregnant does should have as much hay/grass/browse as they wish.  If they aren't on pasture, keep hay in front of them at all times.  They should also have access to good goat minerals and salt at all times.  The mineral is extremely important in preventing weak legs and other problems with the babies.  They should also have a grain or feed ration a couple of times a day.  How much the need will depend on their breed, but if they haven't been getting any grain then start with just a little bit & slowly increase.  We have our goat feed custom milled, but you can also buy bags of ready-made goat feed such as Purina Goat Chow.

When the babies are born let mom raise them if possible, but be prepared that you may have to have a bottle baby or two if Mom has too many to handle, or if one is too weak to nurse on it's own, or sometimes they will just reject them.  If they are raised on Mom, spend time with them & handle them daily and they will be as tame as any bottle baby.  

Answer 4

go to your local feed store they will know what is the best.

Answer 5

go to the store buy some crickets or mice oh wait goats arent reptiles