Goats Are the Houdini’s of the Barn World They also are a funny mix of “will eat anything” and “persnickety eaters”, meaning it’s a constant battle to balance preventing them from eating what they shouldn’t, and making sure their regular food is acceptable to them and being eaten as needed. Plus, there’s no telling how quickly they may drink the water (or spill or have it freeze) and the ability to hydrate whenever they need is essential. Standing water grows bacteria and molds, which are massively dangerous for goats.
If you have automatic waterers, that may solve the problem (though if particularly cold, they can still freeze) but otherwise, you need someone to change the goats’ water. Water is also a major concern, as goats need fresh water at all times. Alone, they won’t be able to find those things for themselves (the curse of cloven hooves over thumbs) and if they are left a few days’ supply all at once, they lack the foresight and willpower to not eat the entire stash in a day. Goats need to have their diets supplemented with alfalfa or oat hay, feed and a salt or mineral lick. But the fact of the matter is that, even though your stubborn goats may not realize it, they cannot get enough and complete nutrition from grass hay and leaves alone. Though they eat grass, they also eat shrubs, trees, flowers and bushes you probably do not want them destroying. Goats are grazers but goats also have feeding needs that really should be overseen by a human who knows better. How Often Should Your Goat Sitter Visit?.
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