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We are expecting to pick up our first two Nigerian Dwarf wethers in about 3 weeks. The boys will be 8 and 13 weeks old when we get them. We waited on the older one because we currently just have ducks in that pen. We are buying what we think we need in anticipation. I have a few questions, though, because I am getting conflicting info when researching.
1) Is it safe to use the horse pine pellet bedding for their bedding area? We planned to hydrate it to make it swell and get soft, then spread it in their area, scoop and replace it when needed.
2) I hear that wethers don't need grain at all (except as a small treat) but then hear that people feed them Purina Goat pellets. Aren't those pellets grain? We plan to feed Alfalfa hay when it is available. Do we do a small amount of pellets also each day, with free access to hay and minerals?
3) I read about feeding Chaffhaye in addition to Alfalfa hay. Is this recommended?
4) I have been told that the waterfowl food will make the goats sick. We usually broadcast the duck food around the pen so the duckies can forage a bit for them. Do we need to stop that and put it in their little housing area in bowls? They usually gobble it up quite quickly.
Thanks in advance for the wisdom!
1) Is it safe to use the horse pine pellet bedding for their bedding area? We planned to hydrate it to make it swell and get soft, then spread it in their area, scoop and replace it when needed.
2) I hear that wethers don't need grain at all (except as a small treat) but then hear that people feed them Purina Goat pellets. Aren't those pellets grain? We plan to feed Alfalfa hay when it is available. Do we do a small amount of pellets also each day, with free access to hay and minerals?
3) I read about feeding Chaffhaye in addition to Alfalfa hay. Is this recommended?
4) I have been told that the waterfowl food will make the goats sick. We usually broadcast the duck food around the pen so the duckies can forage a bit for them. Do we need to stop that and put it in their little housing area in bowls? They usually gobble it up quite quickly.
Thanks in advance for the wisdom!