Hey! I am wondering how can I help my boer doe grow big and strong?
farmgirl1211 · Registered Joined Oct 21, 2013 · 19 Posts Discussion Starter · #1 · Oct 21, 2013 Only show this user Hey! I am wondering how can I help my boer doe grow big and strong?
toth boer goats · Administrator Joined Jul 20, 2008 · 96,094 Posts #2 · Oct 22, 2013 Only show this user Make sure, she is worm and cocci free. Also feed a good 16% grain feed and good hay. Alfalfa is best for growing kids. Have loose salt and minerals out for her.
Make sure, she is worm and cocci free. Also feed a good 16% grain feed and good hay. Alfalfa is best for growing kids. Have loose salt and minerals out for her.
farmgirl1211 · Registered Joined Oct 21, 2013 · 19 Posts Discussion Starter · #3 · Oct 22, 2013 Only show this user We just started using Alfalfa they love it!
nancy d · Premium Member Joined Oct 5, 2007 · 14,457 Posts #4 · Oct 22, 2013 Only show this user If they aren't used to it look for green runs for a few days so don't freak out.
farmgirl1211 · Registered Joined Oct 21, 2013 · 19 Posts Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 22, 2013 Only show this user Thanks!
MsScamp · Banned Joined Feb 1, 2010 · 5,939 Posts #6 · Oct 22, 2013 Only show this user Even better than dealing with green diarrhea would be to transition her to the alfalfa over the course of a week or so.
Even better than dealing with green diarrhea would be to transition her to the alfalfa over the course of a week or so.
farmgirl1211 · Registered Joined Oct 21, 2013 · 19 Posts Discussion Starter · #7 · Oct 23, 2013 Only show this user Yes. I agree
mjs500doo · Member Joined Nov 24, 2012 · 2,180 Posts #8 · Oct 24, 2013 Only show this user Alfalfa and clover hay. A high protein grain. I like to feed anything from 18-24%.