How much BOSS?

beckywilliams24 · #1 07/23/14, 09:24 AM

I have 4 wethers aged 3-5 months . I haven't been giving grain, just BOSS mixed with kelp and some herbal vitamins. We have 2 acres for them to browse.

How much BOSS is ok for them per day?

Alice In TX/MO · #2 07/23/14, 10:07 AM

Couple tablespoons per day

beckywilliams24 · #3 07/23/14, 10:28 AM

1/4 cup ok?

Alice In TX/MO · #4 07/23/14, 12:00 PM

Will not kill them.

motdaugrnds · #5 07/24/14, 05:48 PM

A little (1-2 tbs daily) probably won't harm them; however, you would be wise to check with your agricultural agent to find out if your area is deficient in copper and/or if your water has very much iron in it.

My experience with BOSS was negative simply because my land is NOT deficient in copper and my well water does not have much iron in it, thus, little iron in plants goats eat.

If you're wanting to use BOSS to help keep weight on your wethers, you'ld be better off using shredded beet pulp instead.