Healthy Goat Births
Spring 2011Spring of 2011 brought several healthy goats. Each of our four does had between 2 and 4 kids without any issues or runts. This particular year we fed them Bermuda all winter and allowed them free access to the hay. Alfalfa is the hay most easily grown in our area and therefore, the least expensive. Most everyone uses it to feed their farm animals.
Don’t Bloat the Goat
When our goats are fed Alfalfa, they bloat easily. We could never allow them free access to it. I compare it to a child knowing when to stop eating sweets - it’s not going to happen.
Bermuda Choice
After this kid season, we decided that Bermuda was a healthy choice for happy growing little goaties - along with goats milk of course!
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We moved from the city to the country in 2005. Since then, we have been building structures, raising livestock and growing some of our own foods. We are crazy about family, nutrition and want the best for our growing family.
