The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Goats => Topic started by: Megsmum on November 27, 2015, 02:16:22 pm
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Hi
Thought I would update you on how it was going.
Putting the duck and chook feed in the dog crate worked well. I have also implemented a schedule in the morning.
The goats have a house which can be locked, but generally the door is semi open day and night. First thing in the morning I give the goats a treat on their platform and shut the door for 20 minutes
During that 20 minutes the chooks and ducks have a free for all with the layers and wheat etc. After 20 minutes remaining food is scattered free range
Goats come out. They pick at a few bits of feed but its so scattered and buried that they get bored and head for the Alfalfa
I have stopped their grain as they are looking a bit Fat.
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It always takes awhile to find systems that work for you in your situation.
I found each time I added a new species or group of animals it took a week or two to settle into a new routine.
After a few years it starts to fit better as you remember what worked last time, what didn't or someone else gives you a new idea to try.
Enjoy your animals.