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     Paul Gooden New member Username: paullis Post Number: 20 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 67.142.130.48 Rating: N/A |
I am sure that one half ounce per goat per day is sufficient. Set it out in a place near their water, free choice. A cup would feed 20 goats. | ||
| Ellie Mason New member Username: ellie_mason Post Number: 6 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 143.212.16.69 Rating: N/A |
Thanks, I will get a another mineral supplement and see if I notice anything. I had tried a loose mineral salt and they wouldn't touch it so I went back to the block which they would chew on when I wet it down a bit to soften it. If I sprinkle loose mineral in with their grain, any guidelines for how much to add? Maybe this spring I will just take my girl over the the neighbors place to visit with her stinky buck for a spell. Thanks for the help. Ellie | ||
| Paul Gooden New member Username: paullis Post Number: 19 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 67.142.130.12 Rating: N/A |
There are two sources for the product "golden blend". I purchased the one that is in powder form and my goats eat around it. I would suggest you get whichever is similar to what you regularly supplement feed, either powder or pellet. | ||
| Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 1095 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.111.216.47  Rating: |
If you don't have a nice stinky buck on the property you may very well miss the cycle completely. Dairy goats usually cycle between mid August to March or so. Selenium plays a role in regular heat cycles, do you supplement? You are in a very deficient state. Most minerals do not have enough if you are in a deficient area as it is highly regulated by the FDA. Your sickly goat may benefit from a high quality loose mineral such as Golden Blend too. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Ellie Mason New member Username: ellie_mason Post Number: 5 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 143.212.16.69 Rating: N/A |
I have a 1 1/2 year old mixed breed (nubian/alpine) dairy goat and have only noticed her coming into heat once, last December. It seemed pretty obvious when she did- tail shaking, swelling and some discharge. Just wondering how common it is for goats to skip breeding cycles and if its a sign she is missing something in her diet etc. She seems to be in good health otherwise, high energy, good weight, nice coat etc. I have another goat the same age that I have never seen come into heat but I am not surprised becuase she has generally been a sickly little goat. Anything I can do or is it more likely that am I just missing the signs? Thanks, Ellie Mason |
