How Much Hay Do Goats and Sheep Need? 

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We do that with large square bails also. The goats that get stuck. We tape a stick across the horns so thay cant get stuck. We call it a dumb dumb stick😁

I'm glad you talked about the types of hay that are good for sheep. That's something I needed to know. Very useful knowledge. Thanks!

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Oh my god I love your hay feeder

Another calculation option that I've read & was told is ... goat's (at least) takes a ton of hay per goat to feed for the winter, they waste on average half of it. Course that depends on how you feed & what kind of hay you feed. Alfalfa gives them more than just protein, it gives them calcium that they need when they're pregnant or nursing offspring. Goat's (at least mine) don't mind stems, but they'll go for the leaves or the soft stuff first, because it's like candy. Don't feed more than they can eat in a feeding. If feeding a round bale, I'd create/buy a feed bin to put it in or around or to keep them from climbing on it & going to the bathroom, so it doesn't get wasted.

Thank you for sharing this helps alot we raise kiko /boer meat goats and really appreciate it

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Here in central KY if we stick right and don’t overgraze, none i

As a 30 year goat farmer, I was expecting to come here and give a corrective / negative reply but you are pretty spot on with all your factors. I would only add that high production full sized dairy goats really need alfalfa during production if being milked. As you mentioned, minimal grain. Here , just on the stand while they are being milked. As a breeder I get this question a lot. My general answer is: If you are dry lotted or cant dont have pasture to rely on, then figure 1 ton of hay per goat per year. This should give more then enough and cover any unforeseen issues that might pop up. I would like to add, for a top quality animal, feed your grass hay free choice but then give a measured amount of alfalfa per day. With good quality grass, the extra alfalfa might be as low as 1 lbs per day. This combination of hay produces top quality goats

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I needed to know this! Thank you! We have some haybales but they do have lots of stems. Where do you recommend buying hay from? The co-op and feed stores?

Im new at this and am trying to figure out if i need to feed grain or not. I watched an old video of yours where you made grain feeders and fed grain. In this vid i think you said no grain. Not tryin to split hairs just clarifying. Thanks for all your help!

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Great content...what about feeding grass pellets to goats and sheep?

Goats an sheep specially eat lot hay all day an all night if they have no grass to graze on

Thank you from your friend in Oklahoma! One more question. Could you address their health? Do they need deworming, or any information that would be helpful for a newbie. Definitely subbed!

In Alberta right now, the price for hay is ridiculous high , 1200 lbs $250 canadian It doesn't make sense to raise any livestock. Some spray straw with molasses, but it's like feed children sugar

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when you do feed grain what is your most common formula and is it medicated? If so with what? thanks

What do you mean by stock piling grass? Is this just grass clippings when you mow/brush hog? Sorry I’m new at learning this stuff. Thanks!

I really like 2 homesteads i watch for fun and learning ,they each have a goat that got lethargic. Took em to vets got shots doing better .they were fed grains and hay .no greens.What do you think happened?

I have 15 ewes right now that are lambing. I give them 1 small square bale about every other day for all 15 and a mixed grass bale. Do think that is to much or not enough for them. Thanks

Hi! My husband and I recently purchased a property that previously had goats. We have found a few carcasses. What is the best way to dispose of goats that have expired. Thanks for your videos!

Which is better Fresh Alfalfa or Dry Alfalfa? As we know fresh thing is always better. Pls explain with reasons

1.5 of a hay I've been asked to feed can you tell me how much that is it one and a half bayels

How many times should i feed 3 or 2 times

Think im planning to raise 5-10 sheeps only. Im wonder why u raised so many. It is for sales them out?

do they eat wheat grass?

Is that hay from rice crop or wheat ?

My goats don't eat the grass

I have a big question. You seem to know so much. We are wanting to get 2 baby goat. Am I ok get two girls or a boy and a girl. If getting a boy we real don't want nuder the boy. We would prefer he was intact. So could I guess in asking am I ok to getting 2 females to raise to start off and later get a boy.

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So you're literally gonna make a video until it's how much Hey per goat and then not tell us how much a per goat? You literally made this video like a politician answering a question.