![]() ![]() What are the benefits of feeding more tree forage in particular? (These next three are generally healthy, nutritious, tasty choices for goats) Pine (Known for its supportive and nourishing qualities for goats, while providing lots of good vitamins and nutrients. Willow (A goat-favorite! Anti-inflammatory, nutritious, and remember the bark has pain relief properties!) Moringa (A super healthy tree with protein content as high as 24%!) Mulberry (Fun fact – mulberry is very similar to alfalfa in how it acts in the diet, though MUCH higher in minerals and can replace it in a 1:1 ratio) Caution on feeding too many acorns – best to stick to the leaves) Oak (Great for stomach issues/diarrhea and parasites. Other weeds and forages with general health boosting (and possibly anti-parasitic) properties: Mint (This herb has so many uses – but is especially great for bloat, digestive issues, pain, and calming) Raspberry (great for does, especially when lactating!)īlackberry (An overall nutritious forage product that also has anti-diarrheal properties, great for an ailing goat needing easy-to-consume browse) This weed is also loaded with vitamins! The whole plant, any parts, can be given) Marshmallow (Wonderful for general inflammation reduction and helps to heal damaged tissues throughout the body)ĭandelion (One of my absolute favorites – dandelion is great for blood building as well as organ support with the kidneys, liver, and more. Not for lactating goats – will help them dry up) Parsley – (Another great blood building herb. Nettle (Fantastic herb for the kidneys & bladder and helps the body to flush toxins. Similarly to Hyssop, use the upper parts of the plant) ![]() Yarrow (Great fever aid & GI tract support herb, safe for pregnant does and fantastic to give for them. Caution, only the leaves and flowers can be used – seeds are toxic) Mullein (Another great respiratory support herb, great for pain and general assistance in healing. Hyssop (Wonderful for lung support & expectoration, use the above ground parts of the plant only) If not noted either way, consult before giving) (NOTE: Not all are safe/recommended for pregnant and lactating goats. Heart support, blood/circulation support, energy, vitamins B & C, shock, weak kids/weak goats, bleeding/hemorrhaging (internal and external), and more) Ginger (Wonderful for the stomach & coccidiosis control)Ĭayenne Peppers (Use to make powder or tincture (preferred). Please keep in mind that adding any new foods to your goat’s diet, even if healthy, should be done gradually so as not to cause any “tummy woes.” Not to worry, though, if you did introduce anything too quickly and your goats have a problem, consult this post for solutions! So that’s what we’re going to cover today – what foods, plants, and trees you can grow, source, and feed to your goaties! And just for giggles, I’ve added some of the benefits of these plants as well (but consider them the “Spark Notes’” version, there is much more to each of them besides the main benefits I’ll list. Anything from fruits/veggies, to herbs, to trees can be a great treat for your goats. This is totally fine however, your goats will always be healthier if you can switch up their diet in small, meaningful ways by adding in a variety of forage/browse products for them. Goats are fed a diet of mostly hay these days-as they are domesticated and most owners don’t have miles of land for them to forage on. ![]()
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