Yearlings require nutrients for maintenance and growth if they are going to be replacement does. After weaning up to 6 months, continue feeding with kid starter (a grain mix with high fiber content, .5 to 1 lb./day) and plenty of good quality forage and pasture. Do not feed silage and non-protein nitrogen at this age. Fresh water should be available at all times Macro and micro minerals should be incorporated in the grain mix or provide a loose mineral mix.

At 6 months of age up to the breeding age (9-10 months) animals may require 1-1.5 lbs. of grain mix with at least 14% protein (or grower mix, a mix with at least 15% protein), minerals, trace minerals, and vitamins A, D, and E. Do not feed more than 1/4 of protein requirement as non-protein nitrogen. When yearlings are bred, they can be placed with pregnant does.

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Feeding Practices