Re: How much to feed


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Posted by GoatWorld on March 28, 2001 at 01:58:48:

In Reply to: How much to feed posted by Shirley Mcguire on March 27, 2001 at 14:15:16:

Hello Shirley,

Good question. According to a table I found from Colorado State University:

Bottle feeding schedule (if an orphan kid, unable to nurse from mom):

Age Amount Times per day
1-2 days ½-3/4 cup 4
3-7 days 1-1 ¼ cup 3
2-6 weeks 2- 2 ¼ cups 2
6-8 weeks 2 ½- 3 cups 2
8-12 weeks Weaning time for most goats, except Angoras at 4 months.


Wean by introducing alfalfa and grass hay into the diet gradually, starting at 1 week of age. Introduce pasture at 4 weeks of age.

Hope this helps.

Best regards,

Gary



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