Goats do not graze on grass alone; they
WILL NOT REPLACE the lawnmower, like people they
will eat a little bit of everything they like. But remember
they can over indulge on tit bits so everything in moderation
or you will end up with a goat that looks like a barge balloon,
it is also not good for their health. We feed a small amount
of goat concentrates (4oz a day) along with this they graze
freely in the field. Our goats also get those tit bits I
was talking about, it is either a carrot or a leaf or two
of cabbage or an apple, half a slice of brown bread goes
down well too. In autumn and winter grass is getting scarce
so hay is added to the diet along with potatoes, potato
peelings are also ate these can also be put in the oven
and dried out. These potatoes crisps are enjoyed by all
our goats. Minerals are an essential part of their diet,
a mineral lick should be made available, they will also
need fresh water daily, in winter this can be luke warm,
it helps to fight the winter chills!
Goats do not eat everything some items
can make them ill and can even lead to death.
If your unsure do not feed it!!!
Poisonous plants
are listed below but this is not a complete list.
Yew
Rhododendron
Laburnum
Ragwort
Hemlock
Any bulbs
Ivy berries -
(leaves are ok)
Privet
Green potatoes
Evergreen trees
Ground elder
