Author Topic: Fat Pygmy goats (Read 2781 times)

Daisys Mum · « **on:** November 18, 2014, 12:23:18 pm »

As the title says my goats are too fat I think. They have ad-lib hay and 2 small feeds a day which consist of some chopped fruit and veg and a small handful of goat mix each. One of them still has her wether son with her, as I didn't intend breeding this year I haven't weaned him, mainly because I have only the three goats so no one to put him with. How can I get some weight off them ?

Anke · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2014, 12:37:26 pm »

No goat mix whatsoever, no bananas, maybe a few carrots and apples. Just hay otherwise, try and see if they like good quality straw. and if yes, replace some hay with straw. Exercise regime?

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #2 on:** November 18, 2014, 05:12:24 pm »

I have just had a picture flash in my mind of goats doing star jumps.

Daisys Mum · « **Reply #3 on:** November 19, 2014, 07:19:15 am »

They do seem prepared to eat straw so have mixed some in with their hay, carrots,swede and apple for tea! We also managed a walk round the field although they weren't impressed with the muddy gateway. In this horrible weather they are not keen to leave the yard.

Anke · « **Reply #4 on:** November 19, 2014, 08:19:14 am »

If you can (safely) put up some pallets or something else to jump on, also call them to run over for a few treats to you once in a while - it all contributes to exercise.

But I think it is quite difficult to keep pygmies in good condition, their body shape doesn't help...