tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post8207007079915576831..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Freeze-Dried Leaves for GoatsLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-75516102952065265812019-11-27T04:57:53.070-05:002019-11-27T04:57:53.070-05:00Henny, leaves are very nutritious for goats! You m...Henny, leaves are very nutritious for goats! You must have mighty tasty leaves. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-91097138197232640072019-11-22T21:30:50.075-05:002019-11-22T21:30:50.075-05:00I am so glad you posted this about the leaves. Oh...I am so glad you posted this about the leaves. Oh, I love goats too. Anyhow, My two goats are obsessed with leaves and are determined to eat every one that touches the ground. Both goats are fat as little pigs, but they continue to eat every leaf. I've been so afraid the leaves would hurt them; make them sick. So I can stop worrying. Thank you. You have great ideas.Henny Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958386938311591314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-67011178949066552212019-11-21T09:22:16.869-05:002019-11-21T09:22:16.869-05:00Nancy, thanks!
TB, always on the lookout for avai...Nancy, thanks!<br /><br />TB, always on the lookout for available resources. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-70285316247299871172019-11-20T22:24:48.310-05:002019-11-20T22:24:48.310-05:00Huh! I had no idea! What a great use of availabl...Huh! I had no idea! What a great use of available resources!Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-39640479603931226742019-11-20T15:32:28.262-05:002019-11-20T15:32:28.262-05:00Great idea!!!Great idea!!!Nancy In Boisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03749272217529362089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-2716550421657941252019-11-20T11:56:04.008-05:002019-11-20T11:56:04.008-05:00Kelly, for critters with a reputation for "ea...Kelly, for critters with a reputation for "eating anything" they are extremely picky about everything!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-42198492639078426372019-11-20T11:49:34.207-05:002019-11-20T11:49:34.207-05:00How funny that there are some varieties they don&#...How funny that there are some varieties they don't like! You'd think they taste fairly similar. I guess not!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859017153454691633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-10519140158757853792019-11-19T19:33:55.259-05:002019-11-19T19:33:55.259-05:00Jo, I've looked into growing fodder and fodder...Jo, I've looked into growing fodder and foddering systems but have never tried it. I know some people do. I do sprout grain for my goats though. With the weather cooler again I'll have to get back to that. In summer they sour and get moldy too fast. But the goats love them.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-34365718871198874222019-11-19T12:51:30.895-05:002019-11-19T12:51:30.895-05:00Ah! I was wondering. I do something similar with m...Ah! I was wondering. I do something similar with my bunnies. I spread them out on nets hung from the ceiling in the workshop for when greens aren't available during winter. Of course bunnies eat a lot less than goats, but as you say, it's a nice change from their diet. Have you tried growing fodder in winter for your goats. I would think alfafa and orchard grass fodder from seed would be easy to come by. I sprouted alfafa seed for my lactating mothers.Cockeyed Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107151148843311635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-14816526640442936702019-11-18T19:42:39.357-05:002019-11-18T19:42:39.357-05:00Debbie, I would never have thought of it either, e...Debbie, I would never have thought of it either, except that nature provided them! I'm always on the lookout for things I can forage for the goats. :)<br /><br />Ed, me too! It's funny, but in winter the goats are less choosy. In summer they won't touch magnolia leaves but in winter they fight over them. Variety makes everybody happy.<br /><br />Wyomingheart, I use the ladder and a leaf rake. I suppose I could get up there and sweep them off, but I've not tried that yet. Sometimes I just dump the leaves on top of our loose hay, These I have in open feed bags for the time being. I try to keep as much variety for them as possible. <br /><br />Great story about the donkeys! <br /><br />Phil, I hadn't thought of that but I'm sure you're right!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-4149819875227113222019-11-18T19:33:11.740-05:002019-11-18T19:33:11.740-05:00The flavor must be more concentrated. I'm sure...The flavor must be more concentrated. I'm sure they appreciate the difference. PhilAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459804700444774685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-8308073762970183722019-11-18T19:02:35.480-05:002019-11-18T19:02:35.480-05:00Your goats are so cute! How did you get the leav...Your goats are so cute! How did you get the leaves off the roof? Do you leave the bag open when you put them in the hay loft? Sorry,...full of questions. The mini donkeys next door love our magnolia leaves that fall in the pasture. They will eat them over corn fodder! They are pretty good carrot beggars, too! This is my favorite time of year, and I love these days approaching thanksgiving, even if the weather is sharp! Great post today, Leigh! Thank you!wyominghearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866831359786301254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-949152548110118692019-11-18T17:43:54.337-05:002019-11-18T17:43:54.337-05:00Who doesn't like a treat in the winter? I know...Who doesn't like a treat in the winter? I know I do!Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-50815971727629599302019-11-18T16:05:38.523-05:002019-11-18T16:05:38.523-05:00Oh how funny!! I wouldn't even think of freeze...Oh how funny!! I wouldn't even think of freeze dried leaves as a snack, that's smart that you bag them up for 'treats'!!Debbie - MountainMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679232688811134752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-88837178439626307472019-11-18T13:06:06.561-05:002019-11-18T13:06:06.561-05:00Goatldi, I'm so glad to know that about mulber...Goatldi, I'm so glad to know that about mulberry. I have two very young trees planted. Not enough for much in the way of leaves yet, but now I can count on both fruit and leaves for feed!<br /><br />Jo, I forgot to mention that! I store them in the hayloft. I skipped to "nice treats during winter." I usually toss some in with their hay for variety. I'm going to add that right now.<br /><br />Sam, it doesn't happen often. I think the goats always prefer green, plus I figure they probably contain more nutrients as well. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-49394605289314021152019-11-18T11:39:14.019-05:002019-11-18T11:39:14.019-05:00I've never seen that happen before. Very fort...I've never seen that happen before. Very fortunate for you and the goats as you save money on feed this winter or treats. I don't imagine the dry 'fall' ones are as appetizing as the freeze dried green ones. Those goats are so cute!Sam I Am......https://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-74005537810557147712019-11-18T10:54:34.696-05:002019-11-18T10:54:34.696-05:00So do you dry them off to store them or what? I wa...So do you dry them off to store them or what? I was thinking of long term storage for the winter availability, but it reads like an instant use thing. Not complaining mind you any post from you is useful.Cockeyed Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107151148843311635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-24034783687535531432019-11-18T10:49:23.117-05:002019-11-18T10:49:23.117-05:00Me three! My goats and their Pyrenees have raised ...Me three! My goats and their Pyrenees have raised my spirits more than once in 34 years! <br /><br />This happened to my Mulberry tree last week. Temp drop though not as dramatic as yours light breeze and tada instant goat snacks. Mulberry is a huge favorite for goats and I was blessed with one existing tree on my property. <br /><br />Ellie is such a lovely doe!Goatldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222031369656684797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-28895626979674542732019-11-18T09:53:12.458-05:002019-11-18T09:53:12.458-05:00RT, me too! They make me so happy!RT, me too! They make me so happy!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-51185047118540069962019-11-18T08:21:42.098-05:002019-11-18T08:21:42.098-05:00In my 'next life' I am going to own goats!...In my 'next life' I am going to own goats! I love those creatures.Retired Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.com