Just for reference because I was curious, here is the Black Gold label. It super hot (27% protein) so even when cut with oats, you could see hoof over growth or other high protein issues.
Thank you @SalteyLove and @goathiker. This feed issue has been so confusing. If I can't get the split peas, is the rest of the ingredients out of balance @goathiker? What would I add to balance?
I fed this mixture without the peas for years. I was always happy with it. Then a feed mill moved in that offered field peas. I was happy to add them because they have an enzyme that is particularly good for pregnancy. Now that I've moved away from that area, I just buy 2 lb bags of split peas from the grocery store on each shopping trip and add whatever I have in the next mix. The beauty of it is that they are used to everything in the mix. If you run out you can feed oats or barley for a couple days without harm. Whole boss is so much better for them than byproduct pellets though. I don't buy whole barley because it wears the teeth and kids can't chew it but. I do whole non GMO foods wherever possible.
Then there was my friend in Barbados. She fed the oats and barley mixture and gave a spoonful of split peas on each dish. She was very happy with the progress her does made. The boss was replaced with coconut.
Very Interesting. I haven't heard of feeding coconut (guessing she's using whole Coconut Meat). I use Coconut Oil quite a bit for us 'humans' and the dogs get some one their food, haven't given any to the goats but, maybe it would be good for them..?
It would in moderation, just like any other animal. There are many ways to feed. I've talked to people who feed boiled barley and native roots, (Africa) plants that are basically tubes of water, (Pakistan) and many many more. Goats are very adaptable when chemicals and waste products are eliminated from their diet.
Hi, She's doing well thank you!! I did a copper bolus, wormed and so far anemia is clearing up very well. Lesson learned too.... don't rely on fecals. I think I'll get a microscope
Love this. If I think of all the chemicals we're exposed to and what it does ... I can imagine our critters...
Does your sweet feed have corn in it? Goats don't digest corn well and it can build up in their rumen causing indigestion, bloating, and fermented rumens.
