BOSS update!

motdaugrnds · #21 01/01/14, 06:11 PM

OMG I'm using flaxseed (ground) as well as the flaxseed oil for my own personal health. Never even considered its being good for goats. Thanks for the information.

Frosted Mini's · #22 01/01/14, 08:16 PM

Yep, I use a ground flaxseed that I get from a mill that does mostly minerals around here. It is cheaper than BOSS in my area, and it is higher in fat, so per amount fat it is much cheaper than BOSS...I am mainly using it for the fat content.

CadesLilFarm · #23 01/02/14, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosted Mini's

Yep, I use a ground flaxseed that I get from a mill that does mostly minerals around here. It is cheaper than BOSS in my area, and it is higher in fat, so per amount fat it is much cheaper than BOSS...I am mainly using it for the fat content.

Is that for a higher butterfat content in the milk?

Pony · #24 01/03/14, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kits&Kids

I am glad it helped your goats In my opinion if they are in need of boss to look healthy something is wrong in there management or feeding protocol. If you feed good hay and grain you not need to suplament with anything else.

Supplement.

And what is the difference if you use BOSS as part of your grain, or some other fat source?

Heavy milking dairy goats are not living a "natural" life, and if my girls are going above and beyond for me, I will certainly assure that their grain ration is what they need to keep producing.

Frosted Mini's · #25 01/03/14, 08:16 PM

Increasing the fat in the feed can bump the fat in the milk a little bit, but it can also make them have LOWER butterfat if you feed too much. It mainly helps my girls keep good body condition while milking.