mikey
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« on: January 07, 2008, 12:16:20 AM » |
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grain may or may not be a necessary part of your goats diet,depending on whether you are feeding a buck,wether or doe.Bucks and wethers are susceptible to urinary problems,and a low protein grain ration is recommended.Bucks,however,need adequate amount of grain to maintain sperm production during the breeding season.Wethers can do fine with no grain at all as long as they are fed quality forage and roughage.The ratio of Ca to P must be 2:1 ratio in your goats diet.This ratio is not only important for bone development,it also encourages urinary tract health in male goats.In addition one may feed SODIUM BICARBONATE (baking soda) as a free choice supplement.Soda helps the wethers keep their urine more alkaline and helps avoid urinary tract problems.
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