
We do not pamper our goats. We prefer to let them live like goats. Our goats have approximately 50-60 acres of pasture and cut over timber land to roam and browse. They have a large variety of weeds, bushes, trees, and grass to eat. To make it here, they can't just sit around and wait on a feed sack. Most of the year there is plenty to eat, and they can not nearly keep up with it. During the winter months we feed peanut hay and grass hay in big round rolls as their primary feed, supplemented by cotton seed We also feed small amounts of pelleted feed, especially in the winter months. We do not plant winter grazing, but the hay is available free choice at all times. We worm 2-3 times per year rotationally with Cydectin, Synanthic, Safeguard, or others. We cut off access to our shelter for one group of goats except for extremely cold, wet weather. When we first began keeping goats, they stayed in a shelter every night. We had several die. After cutting off access to the shelter they got healthier. I think the dust was causing some respiratory problems. They do have very thick woods to take shelter in. Like anyone else, we sometimes have goats born that are not up to what they should be. These are sold at the sale barn. I will not sell you a goat for breeding stock that I would not use myself. We keep minerals available free choice at all times. We believe that it is important to have stocking limits on the low side of recommendations instead of over crowding. We do not pamper our goats. We do however take good care of our goats. |






