How to Feed Cracked Corn to Sheep & Goats

Sheep and goats require a special diet. One of the things that they both eat is cracked corn. There is a certain way to feed them so they will be healthy and strong. The corn needs to be mixed in with other foods they eat so the sheep and goats get the best nutrition possible.

Things You'll Need

  • Corn
  • Straw
  • Green feed
  • Grass hay
  • Whole oats
  • Salt limestone vitamin mix
  • Two 5-gallon buckets
  • Food scooper
  • Large plastic container
  • Measuring cup
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Instructions

    • 1

      Mix cracked corn, whole oats, straw, green feed, and grass hay in equal amounts in the two buckets. You want to make sure the sheep and goats have enough food and that they get the best nutrition. Measure the amount of salt limestone vitamin mix you need to add, according to the instructions on the bag. Mix everything well.

    • 2

      Pour the contents of one bucket into the sheep feeder. Pour it in slowly so none of the food falls on the ground. Your sheep will watch you pour their food in their feeder and will walk over to start eating.

    • 3

      Pour the contents of the second bucket into the goat feeder. Pour it in slowly as well. Your goats should be walking to the feeder now and starting to eat. They will be happy with the delicious healthy mixture of food you gave them.

    • 4

      Watch your goats and sheep and make sure they all get enough food. If they eat everything fast and are still hungry, make them some more. You want to make sure your sheep and goats get plenty to eat. Keep track of how much they eat so you have a better idea of how much to make for them the next time around.