How Much Hay Do Goats and Sheep Need?

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  • How much hay does your goat or sheep need? How can you calculate how much hay you will need for this winter? What kind of hay do goats and sheep eat/need? Tips for feeding hay.
    If you are looking for goats and sheep for sale in the Northwest Alabama area, contact me 256-668-3014 or check out our website www.rollingofarm.com to see what I currently have available.
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  • @zebwalton979
    @zebwalton979 2 роки тому +12

    For sheep/goats, this is the most informative channel on this media platform. All factors of herd rearing are presented with a confident, experience, can do, practical, detailed and a refreshing biblical perspective. This channel is a ‘must watch’ for those who wish to raise sheep/goats. I look forward to each new episode.

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the very kind words. I’m glad you find it helpful.

  • @louiswhitehead5938
    @louiswhitehead5938 4 місяці тому +2

    Thanks so much for the information on feeding goats and sheep . We just got two goats and and two sheep mostly just to eat the grass where I used to have to mow . We’ve been feeding them a little feed every evening after they have had grass all day . Their very healthy after the two months we’ve had them . I haven’t had to mow all that time . We put a hot wire around our garden and let them clean it up too . Now we’ve got the wire around a pretty good size place behind our house that their cleaning up . Where it took two hours to mow our place in can mow it in about 45 minutes . That saves on gas and ware on the mower 😊 . Have a blessed day !!

  • @hilavilla9182
    @hilavilla9182 2 роки тому +6

    We do that with large square bails also. The goats that get stuck. We tape a stick across the horns so thay cant get stuck. We call it a dumb dumb stick😁

  • @electromaniacal
    @electromaniacal 2 роки тому +11

    I'm glad you talked about the types of hay that are good for sheep. That's something I needed to know. Very useful knowledge. Thanks!

  • @juliefarrell3957
    @juliefarrell3957 8 місяців тому +3

    In Southern Alabama and just found a goat running the dirt road and very thankful to be learning from your channel...❤

  • @davee5384
    @davee5384 2 роки тому +14

    As a 30 year goat farmer, I was expecting to come here and give a corrective / negative reply but you are pretty spot on with all your factors. I would only add that high production full sized dairy goats really need alfalfa during production if being milked. As you mentioned, minimal grain. Here , just on the stand while they are being milked. As a breeder I get this question a lot. My general answer is: If you are dry lotted or cant dont have pasture to rely on, then figure 1 ton of hay per goat per year. This should give more then enough and cover any unforeseen issues that might pop up. I would like to add, for a top quality animal, feed your grass hay free choice but then give a measured amount of alfalfa per day. With good quality grass, the extra alfalfa might be as low as 1 lbs per day. This combination of hay produces top quality goats

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  2 роки тому +2

      I appreciate you sharing from your experience. Very helpful. Especially with alfalfa. It doesn’t grow well here and is difficult to find, therefore I don’t have much knowledge about it.

    • @Kathleen67.
      @Kathleen67. Рік тому +1

      What about Chaffhay as a part of their daily feed?

    • @anirthesengalparrot
      @anirthesengalparrot 7 місяців тому +1

      How many times a day should i feed

    • @lisaberchtold2248
      @lisaberchtold2248 Місяць тому +1

      I found out my alfalfa is round up ready alfalfa 😮

  • @AlleyCat-1
    @AlleyCat-1 2 роки тому +6

    Another calculation option that I've read & was told is ... goat's (at least) takes a ton of hay per goat to feed for the winter, they waste on average half of it. Course that depends on how you feed & what kind of hay you feed. Alfalfa gives them more than just protein, it gives them calcium that they need when they're pregnant or nursing offspring.
    Goat's (at least mine) don't mind stems, but they'll go for the leaves or the soft stuff first, because it's like candy. Don't feed more than they can eat in a feeding. If feeding a round bale, I'd create/buy a feed bin to put it in or around or to keep them from climbing on it & going to the bathroom, so it doesn't get wasted.

  • @quailjailss
    @quailjailss 2 роки тому +3

    Oh my god I love your hay feeder

    • @TheRealMonnie
      @TheRealMonnie Рік тому

      I found his trick and used it last winter and this one. It's great.

  • @welterprado757
    @welterprado757 2 роки тому +3

    Just found your channel and found very informative. The best so far for goat and sheep keepers, do not understand why you do not have a couple hundred thousands of followers. Thanks for the information sir!!!

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the kind words and I’m glad you find the channel helpful.

  • @borispetkau1246
    @borispetkau1246 Рік тому +3

    In Alberta right now, the price for hay is ridiculous high , 1200 lbs $250 canadian
    It doesn't make sense to raise any livestock. Some spray straw with molasses, but it's like feed children sugar

  • @richardmundo9709
    @richardmundo9709 Рік тому +2

    Thx from florida your info very helpful

  • @frankhoodsenyonjo3947
    @frankhoodsenyonjo3947 Рік тому +2

    Indeed it's informative thank you

  • @realazliving
    @realazliving 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the info. Keep it up.

  • @pasttime8450
    @pasttime8450 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing this helps alot we raise kiko /boer meat goats and really appreciate it

  • @diazfrederick6912
    @diazfrederick6912 2 роки тому +3

    Who else like when he say come along and leave you behind lol 😂

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  2 роки тому +3

      lol 😂 I never thought about that. I do it every video.

    • @SugaryPhoenixxx
      @SugaryPhoenixxx Рік тому +1

      @@rollingofarm I like your intro its charming! Albeit it is kind of funny now that I think about it.

  • @ScaryBoomBoomGun
    @ScaryBoomBoomGun 23 дні тому +1

    Very good video, thanks! Possibly a silly question - how do you tell if the hay is too old to use? We try to buy square bales of mixed grass (50lb) around 10 bales at a time. Smells fine and when stacked next to straw you can see the difference clear as day on which is hay and which is straw. Obviously though as time goes on the hay loses some color. Is there a way to estimate how "good" the stocked up hay is?

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  20 днів тому +2

      Good question! I have fed hay that has been stored in the dry for several years. It probably does not have the nutrients of fresh hay, but they still seem to do ok on it.

  • @Carycares1817
    @Carycares1817 Рік тому +2

    I really like 2 homesteads i watch for fun and learning ,they each have a goat that got lethargic. Took em to vets got shots doing better .they were fed grains and hay .no greens.What do you think happened?

  • @kiddfamilyfarmllc9962
    @kiddfamilyfarmllc9962 2 роки тому +3

    Here in central KY if we stick right and don’t overgraze, none i

    • @justinhicks8386
      @justinhicks8386 6 місяців тому +1

      Same in western ky barely have to feed hay unless it's a hard winter

  • @gagelifarms8052
    @gagelifarms8052 2 роки тому +1

    Always great wisdom. Thanks again

  • @imansaputra2079
    @imansaputra2079 3 місяці тому +1

    rumput nya jenis apa pak.. apakah ada tambahan pakan lain . atau cukup itu saja

  • @elliottdebbie2005
    @elliottdebbie2005 2 роки тому +3

    Great content

  • @darylbrown7849
    @darylbrown7849 2 роки тому +2

    Im new at this and am trying to figure out if i need to feed grain or not. I watched an old video of yours where you made grain feeders and fed grain. In this vid i think you said no grain. Not tryin to split hairs just clarifying. Thanks for all your help!

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching the channel and great observation. Grain is not a staple of my program. I do like to “bucket train” them (feed them every few weeks with just enough that if I shake a bucket they will follow me). Other than that I do not feed grain except if it is very cold and I have heavy bred or lactating mothers that may need a little extra energy. I guess I should have said “most of the time” I do not feed grain. Thanks for the question.

  • @braceyrice5413
    @braceyrice5413 2 роки тому +2

    Great content...what about feeding grass pellets to goats and sheep?

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  2 роки тому +1

      That is a great question. I don’t have any experience with feeding grass pellets. I would think it would provide the same roughage as hay, but I don’t know that. Maybe someone more knowable can weigh in on that.

  • @OKatie777
    @OKatie777 Рік тому +2

    What do you mean by stock piling grass? Is this just grass clippings when you mow/brush hog? Sorry I’m new at learning this stuff. Thanks!

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  Рік тому +2

      Stock piling is just letting the grass grow tall and not cutting it or grazing it till winter. Basically it is just standing hay in the field.

    • @chimran9472
      @chimran9472 11 місяців тому +1

      ❤❤❤

  • @darrenwheeler4392
    @darrenwheeler4392 2 роки тому +2

    Goats an sheep specially eat lot hay all day an all night if they have no grass to graze on

  • @wajidhussain9163
    @wajidhussain9163 Рік тому +2

    Which is better Fresh Alfalfa or Dry Alfalfa?
    As we know fresh thing is always better.
    Pls explain with reasons

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  Рік тому +2

      I don’t know much about alfalfa. I don’t have any on my pastures and it’s not easy to get alfalfa hay here. I know the hay is rich, so I would assume fresh is even richer.

  • @sameermujawar5595
    @sameermujawar5595 Рік тому +2

    Nice 👍

  • @Chris-ArmyPilot
    @Chris-ArmyPilot 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you from your friend in Oklahoma!
    One more question. Could you address their health? Do they need deworming, or any information that would be helpful for a newbie.
    Definitely subbed!

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks. Yes sir. Check out my videos on worms. Thanks for watching.

  • @tndeere2
    @tndeere2 2 роки тому +2

    I have 15 ewes right now that are lambing. I give them 1 small square bale about every other day for all 15 and a mixed grass bale. Do think that is to much or not enough for them. Thanks

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  2 роки тому +1

      If they are cleaning it all up before you put out fresh hay, it may not be enough. But if there is still some left, then they are probably getting enough.

    • @tndeere2
      @tndeere2 2 роки тому +1

      @@rollingofarm I just thought maybe to much alfalfa. 40-50 lbs bale every other day for 15 ewes

  • @JAGGI_POULTRY_FARM
    @JAGGI_POULTRY_FARM 8 місяців тому +2

    Is that hay from rice crop or wheat ?

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  7 місяців тому +2

      My square bales are Bermuda and round bales are mixed grass of fescue and orchard grass.

  • @miltonmumtaz6174
    @miltonmumtaz6174 2 роки тому +2

    VERY NICE

  • @anirthesengalparrot
    @anirthesengalparrot 7 місяців тому +2

    How many times should i feed 3 or 2 times

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  7 місяців тому +2

      If you are feeding hay, leave it out free choice (unless it is alfalfa or some very rich hay).
      If you are feeding grain, once or twice is fine, but just not too much at a time.

  • @mobileplayers5008
    @mobileplayers5008 Рік тому +2

    Think im planning to raise 5-10 sheeps only. Im wonder why u raised so many. It is for sales them out?

  • @jimbuford4147
    @jimbuford4147 2 роки тому +1

    when you do feed grain what is your most common formula and is it medicated? If so with what? thanks

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  2 роки тому +1

      I feed 12% (all natural) because I can buy it in bulk and feed it to goats or sheep (does not contain copper).

  • @sarahgrimwood2106
    @sarahgrimwood2106 Рік тому +1

    1.5 of a hay I've been asked to feed can you tell me how much that is it one and a half bayels

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  Рік тому +1

      I’m sorry I don’t understand your question.

  • @crookedpines
    @crookedpines 6 місяців тому +2

    From the video it looks like you get close to your ram lambs. We just bought two Katahdin ram lambs and while searching for them we came across a farm that has zero to do with their rams other than feeding and watering. They said they are too dangerous and it's better that they are afraid of humans.

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  6 місяців тому +3

      If you have a problem with an aggressive ram it will most likely be because he has been petted too much. Bottle raised rams are the worst. I want mine to come if I have feed but be afraid to get too close.

  • @HomemakingwithRebekah
    @HomemakingwithRebekah 2 роки тому +2

    I needed to know this! Thank you! We have some haybales but they do have lots of stems. Where do you recommend buying hay from? The co-op and feed stores?

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  2 роки тому +2

      I have the luxury of having several neighbors that bail hay so I can get it local. But I know most feed stores and co-ops do keep it on hand.

  • @berriesncarrots
    @berriesncarrots 2 роки тому +1

    Hi! My husband and I recently purchased a property that previously had goats. We have found a few carcasses. What is the best way to dispose of goats that have expired. Thanks for your videos!

    • @AlleyCat-1
      @AlleyCat-1 2 роки тому +3

      If you can legally, bury them. Otherwise see I you have a hide & tallow company that'll dispose of them or take them to your local landfill. A lot of time they'll allow animal's to be disposed of that way.

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  2 роки тому +7

      If they have been dead more than a day, I’d let the buzzards clean them up as much as possible and then bury the bones.

  • @Foxxxxx96
    @Foxxxxx96 Рік тому +1

    do they eat wheat grass?

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  Рік тому +1

      Goats and sheep both eat wheat grass when it is green. However, dried wheat straw (hay) is not palatable and has very little nutritional value. It is used mostly for fall decorations and mulch.

  • @summermatthews7665
    @summermatthews7665 11 місяців тому +3

    My goats don't eat the grass

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  11 місяців тому +1

      Interesting. Must be a species of grass they do not prefer.

    • @spartanstorm6810
      @spartanstorm6810 5 місяців тому +1

      They only smoke it

  • @imansaputra2079
    @imansaputra2079 3 місяці тому +1

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  • @sergiofrausto6027
    @sergiofrausto6027 2 роки тому +2

    👀👂👍👍🤝
    Thank you.

  • @cecillilly1858
    @cecillilly1858 2 роки тому +3

    I have a big question. You seem to know so much. We are wanting to get 2 baby goat. Am I ok get two girls or a boy and a girl. If getting a boy we real don't want nuder the boy. We would prefer he was intact. So could I guess in asking am I ok to getting 2 females to raise to start off and later get a boy.

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  Рік тому +1

      Absolutely! Two girls will do fine together.

  • @knightwolf2708
    @knightwolf2708 7 місяців тому +1

    👍👍👍👌

  • @arnoldday5412
    @arnoldday5412 2 роки тому +1

    𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚘𝚜𝚖 🙂

  • @mywoobee
    @mywoobee 2 роки тому +1

    So you're literally gonna make a video until it's how much Hey per goat and then not tell us how much a per goat?
    You literally made this video like a politician answering a question.

    • @rollingofarm
      @rollingofarm  2 роки тому +3

      Sorry if I wasn’t clear. 5 lbs of hay per day per adult goat or sheep is a good benchmark.

    • @mlk08012
      @mlk08012 Рік тому +5

      He mentioned it several times in the video.

    • @mywoobee
      @mywoobee Рік тому

      @@mlk08012 No he didn't he told you the amount that he gave his whole herd if you'll look above it tells you the actual answer.
      Go troll somebody else with your ignorance nobody else here wants to deal with that b*******

    • @mlk08012
      @mlk08012 Рік тому +4

      @@mywoobee literally @ the 6:20 mark, Lonnie tells you how much hay per goat and per sheep. He indicates 3%-5% of body weight, which for most goats will be 3 to 4 pounds per day per goat and 4-5 pounds per day per sheep. I’m no troll, just someone who has the ability to listen to and comprehend the video as it’s being presented. You should try it sometime.

    • @mywoobee
      @mywoobee Рік тому

      @@mlk08012 3 to 5% Wouldn't even come close to 3 to 5 pounds A-day.
      Do you not understand math or do you not know the size of sheep and/or goats and the different varieties.
      Comprehension doesn't have to be a skill of a farmer we've been doing it for decades, Go back your troll hut