Kids (Birth to 6 Months)

• Birth to Weaning (0-8 weeks):

  • Colostrum: Essential for the first 24 hours.

  • Milk: Provide goat milk or a high-quality milk replacer (10-15% of body weight daily).

  • Start introducing creep feed by 2 weeks (0.25-0.5 lbs daily).

  • Fresh, clean water at all times.

• Post-Weaning (8 weeks - 6 months):

  • Gradually transition to high-quality starter feed (0.5-1 lbs daily).

  • Hay: Introduce good-quality hay, such as alfalfa or coastal bermuda (free-choice or 1-2 lbs daily).

  • Fresh water and loose minerals.

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Growing Goats (6 Months to 1 Year)

• Balanced diet with a growth-specific feed (1-2 lbs daily).

• Hay: Free-choice high-quality hay or 2-4 lbs daily.

• Access to fresh water and loose minerals.

• Gradual introduction to pasture grazing if available.

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Breeding Does and Bucks (1 Year and Older)

• Breeding Season:

  • Feed a high-energy feed to maintain condition (1-2 lbs daily).

  • Hay and pasture grazing for fiber and energy (free-choice or 2-4 lbs daily).

  • Provide additional minerals tailored for breeding.

• Gestation (Does):

  • Gradual increase in feed during the last trimester (2-3 lbs daily).

  • Ensure access to high-quality hay and clean water (free-choice or 2-4 lbs daily).

• Lactation (Does):

  • High-protein feed to support milk production (2-4 lbs daily).

  • Free-choice access to hay and fresh water.

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Mature Goats (Non-Breeding)

• Maintenance diet with a balanced feed (0.5-1 lbs daily).

• Free-choice access to hay and/or pasture grazing (or 2-4 lbs daily).

• Ensure access to fresh water and a mineral supplement.​

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Special Notes

• Avoid feeding moldy or dusty hay.

• Limit grain to avoid bloating and other digestive issues.

• Rotate pastures to prevent overgrazing and reduce parasite loads.

• Monitor body condition regularly and adjust feed as needed.

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