Posted by GoatWorld on March 28, 2001 at 01:58:48:
In Reply to: How much to feed posted by Shirley Mcguire on March 27, 2001 at 14:15:16:
Hello Shirley,
Good question. According to a table I found from Colorado State University:
Bottle feeding schedule (if an orphan kid, unable to nurse from mom):
Age Amount Times per day
1-2 days ½-3/4 cup 4
3-7 days 1-1 ¼ cup 3
2-6 weeks 2- 2 ¼ cups 2
6-8 weeks 2 ½- 3 cups 2
8-12 weeks Weaning time for most goats, except Angoras at 4 months.
Wean by introducing alfalfa and grass hay into the diet gradually, starting at 1 week of age. Introduce pasture at 4 weeks of age.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Gary