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Old 11/02/06, 03:02 PM
 
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Left over pumpkins OK?

We have some left over pumpkins from a work function that I am taking home to my pig. Will it be OK to share with my goats?
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Old 11/02/06, 03:14 PM
 
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Yep, goats love pumpkins!!!! For the past several years at our local Agway store, I pick up (for free) any pumpkins that didn't sell for halloween. I usually cut them open (I save the seeds), but the goats would nibble away at a whole one as well.

Just don't feed too much at once!
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Old 11/02/06, 03:58 PM
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Well, for some it's an aquired taste, but for the most part mine like them too. The seeds are also good for them. I have a hard time sharing those though. I LOVE roasted pumpkin seeds.
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Old 11/02/06, 04:00 PM
 
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I thank you and I'm sure they do as well....just don't tell the pig!
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Old 11/02/06, 08:09 PM
 
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My goats won't eat them, I even cut them up bite size for them! The steers ate a few though.
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Old 11/03/06, 07:32 AM
 
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Seems that I was much more excited about the pumpkins than the goats or the pig for that matter. Oh well, I tried!
And thanks for your answers.
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Old 11/03/06, 09:53 AM
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My ducks are fond of winter squash, it's a good supplement for them.

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Old 11/03/06, 09:26 PM
 
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Goats, Ducks, Sheep, Llamas and rabbits love pumpkins here
www.gr8pumpkin.net
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