[Motherof5]

We have wethers and my husband bought Alfalfa rather than timothy hay this time around. Something tells me we are not supposed to give them Alfalfa. What are your thoughts

 

[ksalvagno]

What is their entire diet? There are people who feed alfalfa hay. But their entire diet should be 2-2.5:1 calcium to phosphorus.

 

[Motherof5]

I'm not sure what the numbers are. Limited grains because one appears to have founders. He is getting shots every day. They get apples and raisins and some freeze dried vegetables.

 

[SalteyLove]

How much did he buy? For a limited time, it would likely be okay. Limited grain or zero grain?

 

[Motherof5]

The vet said while the little one is dealing with founders limited grains.

 

[SalteyLove]

You could eliminate grain all together from their life and just feed Timothy Hay with a portion of alfalfa hay or pellets each day. Wethers don't really need grain since they're not breeding and expending a lot of energy or losing weight. Especially with one having foundered, I would consider getting rid of grain all together.

 

[Motherof5]

You could eliminate grain all together from their life and just feed Timothy Hay with a portion of alfalfa hay or pellets each day. Wethers don't really need grain since they're not breeding and expending a lot of energy or losing weight. Especially with one having foundered, I would consider getting rid of grain all together.

Thank you so much.

 

[NigerianDwarfOwner707]

I wouldn't feed alfalfa hay especially if it's just a sudden switch.

 

[toth boer goats]

Anytime you change feed, always introduce slowly.