Minerals and Supplements

We offer our goats free choice baking soda and mineral supplements.  These are in a two bucket feeder inside their shelter.  I find that the goats help themselves when they need it.  
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Baking soda helps the goat's rumen and prevents bloat.  This Prairie Homestead article explains more about feeding baking soda to goats, in case you're curious.  Please note, I am not an expert, a nutritionist, or anything else!  I'm just a gal who has done a bit of research, sharing what I do.  You'll need to regard your own situation to determine what would be best for you!

For our goats, we start with a base of Manna Pro Goat Minerals.  I shop around for this.  Sometimes it is cheaper at Tractor Supply, other times it is cheaper through Walmart or even Amazon.  

I also add some Icelandic Kelp- which might sound odd, but it is loaded with nutrients- some probiotics and yeast.  It is important to note, it is not baker's yeast, but rather a special type for the rumen.  My go-to, need-to-know resource on all things goat is Fiasco Farms.  Check out their info on Mineral Supplements.

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