How much hay does a Nigerian dwarf goat eat a day?

Answer 1

Breeders tend to be very hush hush about cost. If you have two you will need about a cup a day of grain for each. You can feed 1/2c twice a day. They also need alfalfa hay unless you live somewhere they can pasture and forage. Then grass hay is enough. The bag of grain Goat chow is a common brand and cost $20 but with two goats it will be at least a month before you go through it. The bails of alfalfa cost $7-$9 again with two goats you will only need about two bails a month. Also I give free loose minerals the bag cost $15 but this could last 3 or more months. Baking soda in a dish will aid in digestion.

Answer 2

Just as with any baby, they should be fed in small amounts and several times per day. The stomach of a baby Nigerian goat is so small that it cannot handle much more than 4-6 ounces at a given time, and should be fed every 4-6 hours as well.

Answer 3

They eat leaves, hay, goat mix (Pygmy variety) and leftover veggies. Please consult your vet for further information

Answer 4

It depends on the quality and nutritive value of the hay and the size of the animal - roughly up to 2% of its live body weight.