[MissMiniNubian]

Well, the title pretty much sums it up. Are there any tips to encourage them to eat it or is it just instinct?

 

[JML Farms]

When should they begin eating minerals? That's a good question. I've often worried that my little ones might get too much of something they don't need, so I try to keep mine out of their reach. With that said, I've noticed a lot of mine begin eating the minerals by 3 months old....sometimes sooner, sometimes later. Most of the time it is instinct (they will only use what they need when they need it) or they see the others doing it and learn from them.

 

[MissMiniNubian]

Great, Thank you!
Yeah, for now, since they are just over a week old, I’m keeping it out of reach.

 

[Caileigh Jane Smith]

They should be getting what they need from their milk right now. If you have older goats around, seeing them eat the mineral will eventually teach the kids to eat it, too.

 

[GoofyGoat]

Kids will taste test anything momma eats so they’ll learn from her. Usually I don’t see mine really go for them on their own until 3-4 months.

 

[MissMiniNubian]

Thanks guys!

 

[Jubillee]

Our minerals are available to kids from day 1. I have seen as young as a month old in them.

 

[toth boer goats]

They will go to it when they crave it.

 

[MissMiniNubian]

Earlier today I saw one of the kids have some after seeing her mama eat it! They learn fast!
I thought I put the minerals high enough away from them, but apparently they can reach it. LOL

 

[GoofyGoat]

Just like toddlers, kids are into everything lol

 

[alwaystj9]

Mine are eating minerals at 4 weeks. Mostly because they really like crawling into the mineral feeder, I think.

 

[Caileigh Jane Smith]

Earlier today I saw one of the kids have some after seeing her mama eat it! They learn fast!
I thought I put the minerals high enough away from them, but apparently they can reach it. LOL

I wouldn't worry about it, unless you start seeing some kind of issue.