Re: Feeding sprouted grain or alfalfa question

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I feed grain to my cows and goats, but only after I've milked them. I just milk the animal wherever she is standing when I'm ready to milk her, whether it is in the barn, the yard, or out on pasture (my personal favourite). Only on rare occasions do I have problems with an animal not standing still, in which case I just halter her and tie her up until I'm finished milking her.

My grain is pre-ground before I get it, but I would like to experiement with soaking the grain for several hours before feeding it this year. I, too, would like to hear if anyone else has had experience with soaking or sprouting grains.

Naomi

To: RawDairy Sent: Wed, January 19, 2011 9:58:57 AMSubject: Feeding sprouted grain or alfalfa question

So how do you guys who are adamant about forage only feel about sprouted grains or alfalfa in the feeding program and how do folks who dont feed alfalfa pellets handle the milking time with nothing in the stand/stanchion? I have some does who will stand fine but getting them to love milking time could be an issue. I would love to hear methods folks are using.....I do feed alfalfa/grass hay and 3 day sprouted barley on the stand but am open to other thoughts about it.aliza