How to Feed and Tend Goats on the Small Farm

If you're just starting a goat herd, you will know that goats require some knowledge to feed them right. Whether raising goats for meat, establishing a dairy herd, or just practicing sustainable living on your homestead, goats need attention to their nutrition to thrive. One good rule of thumb: don't make drastic changes to your goats' diet all at once. Don't feed them large amounts of a new food. Either of these practices can lead to a major digestive upset for your goats. Change their diets slowly, giving the bacteria in their rumen (their first stomach, made for the initial step in the digestion of the plants they eat) time to adjust.Range: Browsing and Pasturing Goats...