The quantity of feed consumed by a goat depends on: age; breed; sex, size and physiological status (pregnant /lactating.)
– Goats will consume about 3-5% of their own body weight in dry matter daily or 8-10% of body weight in fresh matter basis.
– Young goats will consume relatively more than mature goats
– Pregnant and lactating animals will need more feed to produce milk and to enable the fetus to grow.
– Goats need a balanced diet comprising of water, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Use our feed calculator to know how much to feed
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NUTRIENT |
SOURCE |
| Protein | Leguminous plants (Lucerne, Agathi, etc.,), Poultry litter, Oil seed cakes (Cotton seed, Ground nut, sesame), Azolla |
| Carbohydrates | Cereals (maize, sorghum, millet, corn), molasses |
| Vitamins | Vegetables, green forage |
| Minerals | Agro-industrial residue, limestone flour |
| Water | Water bodies, succulents (water melons, cacti etc) |
| Fiber | Crop residues, hay |
