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clancy76 · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:40 pm Post subject: goat feed, mineral licks.

hello ,kinda new to goat keeping just wondering what to be feeding them they are in with sheep now and eating their nuts, silage and eating alder branches.what about mineral licks are they available any where in the country, also got a new goat who escaped out of stable i seen it yesterday cant get near it at all looks very freightened.i was told it was expecting so dont want to stress it out,im kinda stuck dont want to leave it where it is?any suggestions anyone? thanks

patmk · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:37 pm Post subject:

As a rule goats can be treated very similar to sheep. if you are giving your sheep a sheep minerals lick this should be good enough. A bigger question should be is your soil low in minerals have you or your neighbours ever done as soil test. probably not but if you know what your soil is low in make sure you give that to your animals but always check before giving minerals to animals.
eg horses need lots of copper but copper is bad for sheep/goats.

as for your Houdini try bribery some ration or treat in a bucket only a small amount. put it nearer if she knows you and the bucket she might follow if not you might coax her closer to where you want her but it might take time. play it by ear good luck
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chook · Joined: 14 Mar 2007 Posts: 305 Location: North Clare

Hi clancy76,
I am selling surplus (from a whole pallet order) mineral licks specifically formulated for goats. See http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/otheranimals/847480
My good man goes up and down to Donegal (Glenties, Burtonport) quite a bit.

HTH
chook

ps. Sheep must not have access to these due to the copper content to which sheep are extremely sensitive.

clancy76 · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:46 pm Post subject: mineral lick

hello chook, i would be i interested in the licks i only want one though, i live not far from burtonport and could meet someone their if possible.