My goats, and some others I knew, were actually quite picky about their
hay. Several times, I bought hay that they would not eat. It wasn't
that they wanted more expensive hay, because more often than not they
liked the cheap, weedy stuff better,
as finicky as a cat. If there is any way possible to avoid buying round
bales from the start before you know whether or not your goats will eat
it, I would. Perhaps you can get some loose hay or a square bale from
the same source and test the goats before you lay out the money for the
round bale?
I'd feed soy only to the pregnant
and lactating does, maybe a little to the kids, but never in large
quantities for anything.
all. If you are dead set on [feeding alfalfa], get it in pellet form and
feed it on
the milkstand.
There's no truly right or wrong way...there are just different
management strategies and you will have to find what works for you on
your land. I'm excited for you as I also just love goats.
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