Nigerian Dwarfs

[ArtisticFarmer]

I have Nigerian Dwarf and Pygmy goats. I feed them 1/2 flake of hay each 2x a day, and 1/4 cup of Noble Goat feed each 2x a day. You also need to have loose mineral and salt and baking soda available to them on a free-choice basis. I don't know why someone said that if they are only NDGA regisyeted, they might as well not be registered at all.

Thank you!!! This gives me more of an idea of how much feed they go through. I'm thinking of either giving them 1/2-1 cup of food a day, or giving them all they can eat on the milking stand. (I heard of someone doing that, but they might get to much while I am learning to milk properly. )

If you feed goats on the milking stand, it does help them stand still, but it creates a dependence. In the future, they won't stand still without the food, so it's up to you, if you want to train them that way.

Oh, didn't think of that. hmm. Good point.

 

[Moonshine]

I read somewhere that someone puts 3 golf balls in their bucket of feed to ensure they have to work at it and won't gobble it all down so fast. I think I'm going to try that when my.does get to that stage!

 

[ArtisticFarmer]

I read somewhere that someone puts 3 golf balls in their bucket of feed to ensure they have to work at it and won't gobble it all down so fast. I think I'm going to try that when my.does get to that stage!

I think there is also dishes that have knobs in them for the same effect. Smart!