How to Feed Young Goats

Young goats go from a milk-only diet to a diet of pasture, hay and feed once they are weaned. Feeding the young goats correctly once they are weaned is critical to their future health and well-being. All feed changes must be made slowly to avoid making the young goat ill. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs recommends feeding young goats a feed of at least 16 percent protein to meet the needs of a young growing goat.

Things You'll Need

  • Hay
  • Access to pasture
  • 16 percent sweet feed or goat feed
  • Copper supplement (if not already in the feed)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Provide your young goat access to graze in a pasture at least 6 to 8 hours per day. A goat's digestive system is meant to eat small amounts of food throughout the day. Goats also like to eat small shrubs and trees.

    • 2

      Feed the goat at least 1 lb. of fresh grass hay every morning and every evening.

    • 3

      Feed your young goat 1 lb. of 16 percent sweet feed or goat feed two times per day during the morning and evening hay feeding. This will need to be gradually increased as the goat matures and ages.