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Last updated 22nd July 2005 by Bree
Nutritional Needs of Caprines
Water
Clean, fresh water must always be available to your caprines. Use heavy containers to avoid spilling.
Feed
Caprines are ruminants (multi-stomached animals) and consequently rely mainly on hay or pasture for their dietary needs. They will need at least 8 candlemarks of grazing time per day.
The best caprine pastures include mixed grasses in addition to plenty of twigs, saplings, brush, and trees. Caprines do not like (nor is it good for them) to have lush grasses alone. If necessary, supplement their pasture with plenty of browsing materials. Caprines particularly relish fruit tree prunings. Before pasturing, be sure to remove all plants that are poisonous to caprines. Contact a Farmcrafter for a complete listing of poisonous plants in the area.
If adequate pasture is not available, feed caprines a grass hay. Adult caprines need 2 to 4 pounds of hay per day. To locate a source of hay in the area, check with a local Farmcrafter for farm/cotholders who could supply the hay.
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Clean, fresh water must always be available to your caprines. Use heavy containers to avoid spilling.
Feed
Caprines are ruminants (multi-stomached animals) and consequently rely mainly on hay or pasture for their dietary needs. They will need at least 8 candlemarks of grazing time per day.
The best caprine pastures include mixed grasses in addition to plenty of twigs, saplings, brush, and trees. Caprines do not like (nor is it good for them) to have lush grasses alone. If necessary, supplement their pasture with plenty of browsing materials. Caprines particularly relish fruit tree prunings. Before pasturing, be sure to remove all plants that are poisonous to caprines. Contact a Farmcrafter for a complete listing of poisonous plants in the area.
If adequate pasture is not available, feed caprines a grass hay. Adult caprines need 2 to 4 pounds of hay per day. To locate a source of hay in the area, check with a local Farmcrafter for farm/cotholders who could supply the hay.
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