Are acorns toxic to goats?
Goats can graze near oak trees and consume acorns without problems most of the time. The problems generally occur when animals eat a large amount of acorns at one time. Take similar precautions as with...
View ArticleWhat are grasses?
Grasses are monocotyledons and belong to the family Gramineae. Leaves from these herbaceous plants appear as blades, with parallel veins. Grasses seldom exceed 15 percent crude protein content. Some...
View ArticleWhich plants are poisonous to goats?
There are several plants that can be poisonous to goats. However, the severity of plant poisoning depends on the quantity of the plant that was eaten, the amount of ground moisture, the health of the...
View ArticleHow much corn can I feed my goats?
Corn is safe for goats in small amounts. While corn is relatively low in protein (8% CP), it does contain a certain amount of calcium, which, in excess, can contribute to the onset of urinary calculi...
View ArticleWhat are the recommended seeding rates for oats, rye, wheat, and ryegrass?
For oats, rye, and wheat the seeding rate is 90 to 120 lb per acre when planted alone or 60 to 90 lb per acre when planted with something else. The rate for annual ryegrass is 20 to 30 lb per acre when...
View ArticleWhat are the recommended planting dates for ryegrass, rye, and oats in North...
The recommended planting dates for oats, rye, and wheat (small grains) are between December and January. Plant ryegrass, crimson, and clover between February and March. For other areas, contact your...
View ArticleHow much water do goats need daily?
Goats need two to three gallons of water daily. However, goats may get by on only about a half gallon a day or less while grazing lush green grass. In addition, a lactating doe requires more than two...
View ArticleWhat minerals do goats require?
To achieve maximum production levels, it is necessary to provide a free choice complete goat mineral supplement or a 50:50 mix of trace mineralized salt and dicalcium phosphate. In addition, goats need...
View ArticleWhat are browse and forbs?
Browse is the tips of woody shrubs and trees, as well as the occasional broad-leaved plant, and forbs are flowering plants. Some examples of browse and forbs are mimosa, sagebrush, chicory, and briars....
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