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Old 08/30/07, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Patty0315
My goats just do not like alfalfa pellets . Plain and simple. They do get second cut hay with lots of clover in it. I still have a few bags of alfalfa pellets left from the ton I bought.
I always try a bag out before I buy from a different source. Not all alfalfa pellets are created equal and several places near here carry alfalfa pellets that my goats just won't eat.
Its just like hay, I always try a bale before I buy a truck load. Just because it says alfalfa hay and costs $200 a ton.....doesn't mean its good stuff unfortunately.
I'd make a guess that your does might like the alfalfa pellets from a better source.
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Old 08/30/07, 01:56 PM
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Dee if it would not be too far for you, i would like to invite you to my farm and have a look at my animals. after that you might understand better .
i do feed the alfa to all my animals including kids and bucks.
alfa and grain is not exchangeable.
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