[Jacob-list] Diversifying the farm

[Melanie Boxall]

We run our goats (nubian/boer cross) and Jacobs together and they get along OK, but we have to give the goats FAR more supplementation, especially in winter. Also goats prefer browse to pasture, they are genuinely happier on rougher land, and if you have lush green grass it really isn't what they want. Angoras are a specialist animal, and yes, you'll need to read up on them. No need to buy books, plenty of websites. Angora kids are delicate and because of our northern climate we decided against them. 

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Melanie
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kelly Przylepa and Rich Moore 
  To: jacob list 
  Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 8:09 AM
  Subject: [Jacob-list] Diversifying the farm


  My husband and daughter want to diversify our farm. We currently have 21 Jacobs. My daughter wants Nubians, my husband is lobbying for fiber goats. Any recommendations? Would they get along with our current sheep (e.g. pastured together)? We only supplement the sheep with a little grain in the winter; otherwise their diet is pasture/hay. From what I read, goats are supplemented with grain. Can goats get along with little supplementation?  Are there any good books on the care of angora goats?

   

  Kelly

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