Good afternoon all and greetings from central NC.
Having just acquired (3) young Bohr goats, I have a few general questions regarding feeding. My initial and primary purpose for the goats was to ustilized them to clear (eat) underbrush we have on our property. We've only had them since last Sunday. In an effort to acclimate them to our place, we have placed them in a grass open area area about 150' X 150'. I've supplemented their daily feeding with 16% goat feed from Southern States. I was told by the seller that we should limit suppliment all grain feed, to keep the goats feeding on natural growing grass, weeds, underbrush, etc. He stated that feeding too much grain would cause them to be less responsive to eating the materials we first acquired them for.
Am I approaching this incorrectly, or should I supply supplemental grain and hay until I can ensure my entire property is "escape proof," or as best I can? (2) of them, both does, found their way .25 miles up the road on their 2nd day with us. Secured tightly the area they escaped from.
Having just acquired (3) young Bohr goats, I have a few general questions regarding feeding. My initial and primary purpose for the goats was to ustilized them to clear (eat) underbrush we have on our property. We've only had them since last Sunday. In an effort to acclimate them to our place, we have placed them in a grass open area area about 150' X 150'. I've supplemented their daily feeding with 16% goat feed from Southern States. I was told by the seller that we should limit suppliment all grain feed, to keep the goats feeding on natural growing grass, weeds, underbrush, etc. He stated that feeding too much grain would cause them to be less responsive to eating the materials we first acquired them for.
Am I approaching this incorrectly, or should I supply supplemental grain and hay until I can ensure my entire property is "escape proof," or as best I can? (2) of them, both does, found their way .25 miles up the road on their 2nd day with us. Secured tightly the area they escaped from.