Hay question

melco · #1 08/27/12, 02:27 PM

If you had the choice between Bermuda hay and a mix of Orchard/Timothy which would you choose. I do not have alot of area for my goats to browse so we buy our hay. I am currently feeding Bermuda, that is all I have been able to find but have found a source for Orchard/Timothy mix and was wondering if I should consider switching. This would be a permanent switch not flipping back and forth. Just wondering which one was better for goats. Up until now I havent had a choice. Just so everyone knows, I also feed an all-grain, alfalfa pellets, minerals and lots of fresh garden fare.

Backfourty,MI. · #2 08/27/12, 07:27 PM

I would choose the Timothy/orchard grass if it were me. What is the difference in price & have you went to look at either types of bales?

melco · #3 08/27/12, 08:49 PM

They are similiar in price. I am already feeding the
Bermuda. I haven't seem the Timothy Orchard mix but
I have been told it is nice hay. I will look at it myself to
Determine that. Just wondering which is more preferred.
Thanks for your response.

CaliannG · #4 08/27/12, 10:28 PM

Timothy/Orchard if I could get it.

Donna1982 · #5 08/27/12, 10:44 PM

I agree with the others.

melco · #6 08/28/12, 07:12 AM

Thanks all. I will go take a look at it.

JBarGFarmKeeper · #7 08/28/12, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliannG

Timothy/Orchard if I could get it.

Ditto! In fact, when we reseed this year that's what we are putting down.

ozark_jewels · #8 08/28/12, 01:29 PM

I agree with the above, BUT! If your goats are already eating the Bermuda, don't go all out for the Orchard/Timothy until you know your goats like it!! Goats can be quite contrary.....