| Most people don't know how to take care of their | | | | cause even death. |
| pets in terms of feeding. Raising goats is no different, | | | | TIP # 2 |
| caution needs to be taken when feeding goats as | | | | If the goat is newly acquired, discuss with the |
| they tend to be very sensitive to the diet they are | | | | previous owner on the diet the animal was subjected |
| subjected to. Severe consequences like death can be | | | | to. This is to make sure that changes in the diet do |
| caused due to poor nutrition or food poisoning. Well | | | | not cause illnesses. Consider trying out different |
| balanced nutrition for goats should contain minerals | | | | brands for newly goats that are just starting to feed |
| such as proteins, vitamins, water and energy. | | | | on solid food to determine the best response. |
| These are used to determine growth, milk | | | | TIP # 3 |
| production, gestation and eve the health of new born | | | | Costing is also a major contributor in determining the |
| kids. It is extremely importance to note that raising | | | | right choice of food. The most easily available and |
| goats depends entirely on how they are fed. There | | | | cost effective goat foods are fodder, hay and grain. |
| are several factors to consider when feeding goats. | | | | These should be subsidized with a lot of water to |
| One needs to seek advice from qualified veterinary | | | | ensure easy digestion. |
| officers or personnel. This is to be able to determine | | | | Raising goats can be a total disaster if caution is not |
| the possibility of the animal reaction to certain foods. | | | | well taken. Plants like Poke weed, Nightshade and |
| TIP # 1 | | | | Crotalaria are poisonous and should never be fed to |
| Food that contains too many preservatives can be | | | | goats. If you're seriously considering this, educate |
| very harmful to the goat as they can react and | | | | yourself as much as you can and be prepared. |