I finally got back on!

[Saffy]

I've have not been able to get on. But now I'm all set! The question I have is.. I picked up some goats this spring, they were loaded with worms. I have since dewormed them with horse ivermectrin. I gave them double dose each 2 times at 10 day intervals. They are gaining weight put slowly. I need to know what I can feed to fatten them up. They get all the hay they want, 2 quarts a grain a day (four 4 goats) with about 1/2 quart of calf mana. I also give them free choice loose minerals. They just seem to be gaining weight back slowly. At least now though they jump and play.

[crazygoatgal]

Do you give BOSS(black oil sunflower seed) to them? That is a great way to build fat and the shells are good fiber for them. It can be pricey, but I buy 40# bags and it lasts quite a while for me. Just a warning though--every critter in the world will be in your barn to eat them too, so put them in a galvanized or plastic garbage can. Build them up slowly and adjust your grain accordingly. I don't have the large goats so I don't know what the ration would be. Good luck!

[Saffy]

Thanks for the response. No I have never yet tried sunflower seeds but what the heck I'll try it this week. Have to wait till payday! I did grow sunflowers this year for the chickens, waiting on the heads to dry though. Will corn fatten them up?

[deafgoatlady]

Well. Be careful with corn. I dont use that much corn for my goats. It just my prefrence. You can use beet pulp. Beet pulp will help them gain weight.

[Saffy]

Do you wet the beet pulp like you do for horses?

[deafgoatlady]

i never do wet the beet pulp for my goats. They seem fine. But U can wet them if u want to.