About this episode
Got a question? 🤔 Head over to -- https://thriftyhomesteader.com/what-to-feed-a-pregnant-goat/ -- and drop it in the comments—so we can reply! Description: Proper nutrition during pregnancy is essential for keeping both does and kids healthy — but more isn’t always better! In this short, science-based episode, Deborah Niemann explains how to balance feed, minerals , and body condition during gestation, and why following feeding advice from other species (or even other parts of the world) can lead to trouble. She also shares lessons from her own herd, including what happened when overfeeding resulted in giant kids , and how choosing the right hay and minerals can help prevent pregnancy complications such as hypocalcemia and toxemia . Additional Information: Study Referenced in This Episode Do Goats Need Grain During Pregnancy? (article) Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the content you love and help us keep bringing you new goat resources, you can do that through our Tip Jar . No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information. 🔹 Check out Goats 365 membership 🔹 Or explore The Goat Academy 🔹 Looking for Deborah's books? They can be purchased wherever books are sold, or you can get an autographed copy on our online store . Happy goat-keeping! 🐐