The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Goats => Topic started by: kelly58 on September 20, 2015, 12:35:29 pm
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My old goatie has only 4 teeth left, can they loose them all ? If so will she be able to manage her food, obviously l dont give her any carrots , apples and other crunchy food anymore. Is there any feed l can get her that is suitable for oldies ? :goat:
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If it is just her front teeth that are gone she will manage fine on good grass, soft hay and things like sugar beet shreds (soaked with hot water), oats etc. My sheep do fine on additional concentrate in winter once broken-mouthed.
How old is your girl? My oldest nanny is 8.5 years, and as far as I can see still has all her teeth.
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We rescued her so dont know how old she was, we were told about 2.
We have had her 9yrs. Still gives us milk now and again without kidding. :goat: