How to Feed Goats Brome Hay

Brome hay is dried brome grass, a type of grass that has become increasingly popular in the United States for livestock feeding due to its high protein content compared to other livestock feed hays. Brome hay is especially popular for goats but should be mixed with other hays and grains to ensure proper nutrition.

Things You'll Need

  • Brome hay
  • Alfalfa hay
  • Whole barley and oats
  • Wheat berries
  • Black oil sunflower seeds
  • Several large plastic buckets
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Instructions

    • 1

      Mix equal parts of high-quality brome hay and alfalfa hay.

    • 2

      Add several handfuls of whole barley and oats as well as wheat berries and black oil sunflower seeds.

    • 3

      Divide the mixture into large feeding buckets, one for every two to three goats.

    • 4

      Place the buckets several feet apart in the goats' pen.

    • 5

      Observe the goats to make sure they are all getting equal access to the food buckets.