Hay for Pygmy and Miniature Goats
Small stature does not change the basic digestive system. Pygmy, Nigerian Dwarf, and other miniature goats still depend on forage and rumen fermentation. Their diets should remain centered on hay, browse, pasture, and other appropriate forage.
Understanding Copper Sensitivity Concerns in Goats and Sheep
Both goats and sheep need copper, but goats generally tolerate and require more, while sheep accumulate it more readily and are more vulnerable to toxicity.
Forage Needs of Pet Goats vs. Production Goats
Pet and production are management descriptions. Actual needs depend on body weight, condition, age, growth, pregnancy, lactation, activity, climate, and health.