Crabgrass Hay

[ozark_jewels]

I had a hay/goat guy tell me that would milk very well on crabgrass hay. I have never fed or even seen crabgrass hay so does anyone else have any knowledge about it?? He was selling it, so I would like some impartial info...

[travis91]

do you mean bermuda grass??

[ozark_jewels]

Originally Posted by 4animals

do you mean bermuda grass??

Nope. It is Crabgrass ....I have fed Brome, Orchargrass, fescue and a few other types but no crabgrass....

[james dilley]

While Crabgrass is A bane to gardeners It Is A very good forage for livestock, I think It was in Feeds And Fedding ,That it was listed as such, I Do know that There were articles in The Grass Farmer Stockman Mag. out of Mississippi that tells about it...

[ozark_jewels]

Originally Posted by james dilley

While Crabgrass is A bane to gardeners It Is A very good forage for livestock, I think It was in Feeds And Fedding ,That it was listed as such, I Do know that There were articles in The Grass Farmer Stockman Mag. out of Mississippi that tells about it...

Yes, that is what I am finding out from other sources.....According to this link its a great forage and hay grass if used at the proper stages. http://tinyurl.com/avs4k
I always thought it was a weed. I would certainly buy just a couple bales to try before getting a whole load..... Thanks!

[james dilley]

I often wonder if people relize A lot of what is considered weeds. Makes A great forage if used right.

[chrisntiff]

Generally a weed is a plant you don't want in a certain area, not any specific types of plants. I've been told the best hay for goats is that weedy hay mix. It is usually a bit cheaper and the goats really love those leafy weeds.
Chris