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Small Farm Guide \u00b7 Goats \u00b7 Sheep \u00b7 Alpacas \u00b7 Small Ruminant Nutrition<\/p>\n

Hay Bales for Goats, Sheep and Alpacas<\/h1>\n

Small ruminants and alpacas have different hay needs from cattle \u2014 and from each other. The right bale size, the correct hay type for each species and an understanding of daily intake rates are the foundation of small farm hay management. This guide covers the specific requirements of goats, sheep and alpacas and explains why the small square bale format is the practical choice for most small farm operations.<\/p>\n

Covers: species-specific requirements \u00b7 ideal bale size and weight \u00b7 best hay types \u00b7 daily intake and bale duration \u00b7 quality standards \u00b7 storage for small farms \u00b7 round vs square<\/p>\n

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Why Small Square Bales Suit Small Livestock Operations<\/h2>\n

A single round bale typically weighs 300\u2013600kg \u2014 more than a small goat herd or alpaca group can consume before spoilage occurs. Small square bales at 16\u201325kg allow precise daily feeding with minimal waste. A 20kg bale for a group of 8 goats provides roughly 2 days of feed at appropriate rates \u2014 consumed before any moisture, mold or contamination can develop in the open bale face.<\/p>\n

For small farm producers who grow and bale their own hay: the small square format also simplifies manual handling. A 20kg bale can be moved by one person, stored on simple wooden pallets in a small shed, and distributed without equipment. This practicality advantage over large round bales is decisive for operations where mechanised bale handling is not available or cost-effective.<\/p>\n

Goats: Specific Hay Requirements<\/h2>\n

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Goat Feeding Behavior and Hay Selection<\/h3>\n

Goats are selective browsers \u2014 they pick through a hay pile and consume the most palatable leaves and soft stems first, leaving the coarser stalks. This selectivity means waste from a hay feeding station is higher for goats than for sheep or cattle. The practical response: feed smaller quantities more frequently and provide finer-stem hay that goats waste less of.<\/p>\n

Goats strongly prefer leafy, fine-stem hay over coarse-stem material. A goat offered a choice between alfalfa and mature grass hay will consume the alfalfa leaf fraction preferentially and waste the coarser grass stems. For most goat feeding scenarios, the ideal hay type is either high-quality grass hay with a high leaf-to-stem ratio, or a grass-legume mix with no more than 30% legume for adult does (higher legume fraction for late gestation and lactation).<\/p>\n

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Hay Type<\/th>\nSuitability<\/th>\n\u0928\u094b\u091f\u094d\u0938<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Grass hay (orchard, timothy, fescue)<\/td>\n\u0909\u0924\u094d\u0915\u0943\u0937\u094d\u091f<\/td>\nPrimary maintenance diet for adult does. Protein 8\u201312%. Low calcium prevents urolithiasis risk in wethers and bucks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mixed grass-legume (30\u201350% legume)<\/td>\n\u0905\u091a\u094d\u091b\u093e<\/td>\nAppropriate for late pregnancy and lactation. Protein 14\u201318%. Avoid feeding pure alfalfa to wethers and bucks long-term.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pure alfalfa<\/td>\n\u0932\u093f\u092e\u093f\u091f\u0947\u0921<\/td>\nHigh protein (18\u201322%) and high calcium can cause urinary tract issues in male goats. Use only during peak lactation in does.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bermudagrass or coastal hay<\/td>\n\u0905\u091a\u094d\u091b\u093e<\/td>\nWidely used for meat goats in Southeast. Fine stems reduce selective rejection. Protein 8\u201312% at correct cutting stage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Goat Daily Intake and Bale Duration<\/h3>\n
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Adult doe (55kg):<\/strong> 1.1\u20131.4kg dry hay per day at maintenance. A 20kg bale at 90% dry matter = 18kg usable. Lasts one doe approximately 13\u201316 days.<\/div>\n
Late gestation doe:<\/strong> 1.5\u20132.0kg per day. A 20kg bale lasts one doe 9\u201312 days. Increase legume fraction during last 6 weeks of gestation.<\/div>\n
Wether or buck (70kg):<\/strong> 1.2\u20131.6kg per day. Grass hay only to minimize urinary crystal risk. A 20kg bale lasts approximately 12\u201316 days per animal.<\/div>\n
Group of 8 adult does:<\/strong> 9\u201311kg per day total. A 20kg bale lasts approximately 1.8\u20132.2 days. Feed every 2 days to minimize waste.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Sheep: Specific Hay Requirements<\/h2>\n

Sheep Feeding Behavior and Hay Selection<\/h3>\n

Sheep are less selective than goats \u2014 they eat hay more completely without the stem rejection that goats show. This makes sheep more tolerant of lower-leaf, higher-stem hay than goats, but they still benefit significantly from higher-quality hay in terms of body condition and reproductive performance.<\/p>\n

Sheep are more sensitive to high-copper hay than goats \u2014 some producers avoid alfalfa hay for sheep because alfalfa can have high copper content depending on soil and variety. Grass hay with 8\u201312% crude protein is the standard maintenance diet for adult ewes outside of gestation and lactation. For lactating ewes and ewes in late gestation: grass-legume mix or high-quality grass hay above 14% crude protein.<\/p>\n

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Adult ewe (65kg) \u2014 maintenance<\/div>\n

1.2\u20131.6kg dry hay per day. A 20kg bale (90% DM = 18kg usable) lasts one ewe 11\u201315 days. A flock of 10 ewes consumes a 20kg bale in approximately 1.2\u20131.5 days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lactating ewe<\/div>\n

2.0\u20132.5kg per day. Energy demand doubles during peak lactation. Increase to high-quality grass-legume mix for at least 6 weeks post-lambing. A 20kg bale lasts one lactating ewe 7\u20139 days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lambs<\/div>\n

Growing lambs need protein above 14% for frame development. Soft, fine-stem grass-legume hay is preferable to coarse grass hay for lambs. Begin hay introduction at 2\u20133 weeks alongside creep feed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Alpacas: Specific Hay Requirements<\/h2>\n

Alpacas (Vicugna pacos) are modified ruminants with a 3-compartment stomach \u2014 physiologically different from goats and sheep in ways that significantly affect their hay requirements. They are adapted to high-altitude Andean grasslands where nutrient density is low and forages are sparse \u2014 making them efficient converters of low-energy forage but also highly sensitive to dietary excess.<\/p>\n

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Critical: Do Not Feed Alfalfa as a Primary Diet for Alpacas<\/div>\n

Alfalfa hay fed as the primary diet for alpacas causes hepatic lipidosis and hypervitaminosis D in many animals due to its high protein and calcium content. Alpacas are adapted to low-nutrient forage and their metabolism is not designed to handle alfalfa protein loads. Grass hay (orchard, timothy, meadow grass, fescue) is the correct primary forage. Alfalfa may be fed in small amounts to support late pregnancy and lactation but should not exceed 20\u201325% of the total forage intake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Adult alpaca (75kg) \u2014 daily intake<\/div>\n

1.2\u20131.8kg dry hay per day (1.5\u20132.5% body weight in dry matter). A 20kg bale (90% DM) lasts one alpaca approximately 10\u201313 days \u2014 much longer per bale than goats or sheep at the same body weight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Group of 6 alpacas<\/div>\n

7\u201311kg dry hay per day. A 20kg bale lasts approximately 1.8\u20132.5 days for a group of 6. Small square bale format is ideal \u2014 prevents over-eating and allows fresh bale introduction before spoilage risk from the open face.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Best hay types for alpacas<\/div>\n

Timothy at 8\u201312% CP is the gold standard. Orchard grass, meadow fescue and soft-stem mixed grass are all excellent. Avoid dusty hay or hay with visible mold \u2014 alpacas are sensitive to respiratory irritation and develop hypersensitivity pneumonitis from dusty hay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Ideal Bale Size and Weight by Species<\/h2>\n

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Species \/ Size<\/th>\nIdeal Bale Weight<\/th>\nBales per Animal per Month<\/th>\n\u0928\u094b\u091f\u094d\u0938<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Adult doe (50\u201370kg)<\/td>\n16\u201322kg<\/td>\n2\u20132.5<\/td>\nMaintenance. Double during late gestation and lactation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adult ewe (60\u201380kg)<\/td>\n18\u201324kg<\/td>\n2\u20132.5<\/td>\nSlightly heavier bale acceptable \u2014 sheep waste less than goats.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alpaca (60\u201390kg)<\/td>\n16\u201320kg<\/td>\n1.5\u20132<\/td>\nLower intake than goats or sheep. Lighter bales preferred for exact feeding control.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mixed species small farm (6\u201310 animals total)<\/td>\n18\u201322kg<\/td>\n3\u20134 per week for the group<\/td>\nStandard 20kg bale is the most practical single size for mixed small livestock operations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Evaluating Hay Quality for Small Ruminants and Alpacas<\/h2>\n

Small ruminants and alpacas cannot tolerate dusty, moldy or over-heated hay that cattle might handle without visible consequence. Evaluate every bale before feeding:<\/p>\n

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SMELL<\/span><\/p>\n

Smell:<\/strong> fresh hay or slight mustiness is acceptable. A sharp, ammonia-like smell or sour fermentation smell indicates excessive heating or mold \u2014 do not feed. Sweet, slightly vanilla-like smell indicates high-quality timothy or grass hay.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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DUST TEST<\/span><\/p>\n

Dust:<\/strong> shake a handful over a dark surface. For alpacas: zero visible dust. For goats and sheep: minimal dust acceptable \u2014 visible cloud on shaking is rejected. Dust causes respiratory issues in all three species, with alpacas being most sensitive.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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FOREIGN MATERIAL<\/span><\/p>\n

Debris:<\/strong> check for plastic twine or bailer string pieces, wire fragments, or weeds. Goats consume non-hay material that cattle reject \u2014 any plastic or wire contamination is a veterinary emergency risk in goats and alpacas.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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WEIGHT CONSISTENCY<\/span><\/p>\n

Consistent weight:<\/strong> weigh several bales from the same delivery. Variation above 20% from the stated bale weight indicates inconsistent baling \u2014 which usually means inconsistent moisture at baling. Heavier-than-expected bales from a stated-moisture lot may have been baled wetter than labelled.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Storage for Small Farm Operations<\/h2>\n

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Small farm hay storage for small ruminants does not require a large purpose-built facility. The practical minimum: a covered structure that keeps bales off the ground (on pallets) and protected from direct rain. The critical issues for small ruminant and alpaca hay storage are:<\/p>\n

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Off the ground:<\/strong> store on wooden pallets or concrete platforms minimum 100mm off the ground. Ground contact causes bottom-bale moisture absorption from concrete or soil, leading to mold in the base layer of even a well-cured bale.<\/div>\n
Airflow:<\/strong> do not push bales against a solid wall on more than two sides. Airflow around the stack is particularly important for bales stored above 16% moisture \u2014 airflow dissipates the initial curing heat that otherwise builds in a tightly stacked group.<\/div>\n
Rodent exclusion:<\/strong> cats or rodent traps in the hay storage area prevent rodent nesting in bales. Rodent-contaminated bales can cause serious disease in small ruminants and alpacas \u2014 listeriosis, toxoplasmosis and leptospirosis have all been linked to rodent contamination of stored hay.<\/div>\n
Season planning:<\/strong> for a 10-animal mixed operation consuming 3\u20134 bales per week: annual storage requirement is approximately 160\u2013200 bales. At 20kg each, total weight is 3,200\u20134,000kg \u2014 a 15-tonne utility trailer load or 3\u20134 farm delivery loads. Plan purchasing timing to fill storage before winter when hay availability and price are most favorable.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Round Bales vs Small Square Bales for Small Ruminants<\/h2>\n

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Small Square Bales (18\u201324kg)<\/div>\n
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Advantages:<\/strong> manual handling (no equipment needed); fresh hay every 1\u20133 days prevents spoilage; easy to evaluate quality before feeding; suitable for all ages including young stock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Round Bales (300\u2013600kg)<\/div>\n
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Disadvantages for small operations:<\/strong> a 400kg round bale lasts 10+ days for a flock of 10 sheep \u2014 the exposed face molds before the bale is consumed. Requires bale feeder to limit waste. Not practical without handling equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Small Farm Baler \u2014 Own Your Own Production<\/h3>\n
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Small farm operators who grow hay for their own goats, sheep or alpacas gain quality control that purchased hay cannot match. The 9YF-1700 and 9YF-1900 are designed for small farm scale \u2014 lower power requirements and appropriate for properties with 5\u201330 acres of hay ground. CV joint specifications: \u092a\u0940\u091f\u0940\u0913 \u0921\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0907\u0935\u0936\u093e\u092b\u094d\u091f \u0914\u0930 \u0938\u0940\u0935\u0940 \u091c\u0949\u0907\u0902\u091f \u0938\u093e\u0907\u091c\u093f\u0902\u0917 \u0917\u093e\u0907\u0921<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 Hay for Goats, Sheep and Alpacas<\/h2>\n
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\nHow much hay do I need to store for 10 goats over a 6-month winter?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
For 10 adult does at maintenance over 180 days: 10 goats \u00d7 1.2kg per day \u00d7 180 days = 2,160kg dry hay. At 90% dry matter in a 20kg bale: 18kg usable per bale. You need approximately 120 bales at 20kg each, or 2,400kg of bale weight. Add 15\u201320% buffer for waste and bales fed during late gestation at higher rates: total storage target 140\u2013145 bales. At 20kg each, this requires approximately 2.9 tonnes of bale storage \u2014 fitting on roughly 15\u201320 wooden pallets in a single layer with two layers stacked. Plan your storage structure around this requirement before purchasing the season supply.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nCan goats and sheep share the same hay?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
Yes \u2014 goats and sheep can share the same hay with some caveats. The primary concern is that copper requirements differ significantly: goats need 15\u201325 ppm copper in the diet; sheep are extremely sensitive to copper toxicity at levels above 10\u201315 ppm. This becomes relevant when the hay is very high in copper (common with some legumes and certain soil types) and when mineral supplements are also being provided. For most grass hay with typical copper levels, sharing is not a problem. The practical issue is competitive feeding behavior: goats typically dominate sheep at a shared hay feeder. Provide enough feeder space (minimum 40cm per animal) and consider separate feeding areas if dominant goats are displacing sheep before they consume their required daily amount.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nMy goats waste about 30% of the hay I put out. How do I reduce waste?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
Goat hay waste at 30% is above the acceptable range of 15\u201320% and can typically be reduced by: (1) Using a hay feeder with a narrow opening that prevents goats from pulling hay out in large mouthfuls and letting it fall to the ground. A metal or PVC hay feeder with openings sized for goat heads reduces waste from 30% to under 15% in most cases \u2014 this is the single highest-impact waste reduction action. (2) Reducing the amount offered per session \u2014 provide 10% above daily requirements rather than a full open bale. Goats offered unlimited access to a bale begin to play with and soil the hay rather than eating it. (3) Purchasing finer-stem hay \u2014 coarse-stemmed hay has a higher proportion of stems that goats reject after eating the leaves. Finer-stem grass or grass-legume mix reduces the proportion of rejected material.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nIs alfalfa hay safe for alpacas in any amount?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
Alfalfa in small amounts \u2014 up to 20\u201325% of total hay intake \u2014 is generally safe for most alpacas and is often recommended during late pregnancy and early lactation when protein demand increases. The risk is from alfalfa as the primary or sole diet. The high protein (18\u201322%), high calcium and high energy in alfalfa overloads the alpaca metabolic system that is designed for low-nutrient Andean grassland forage. Chronic over-feeding of alfalfa causes: adipose liver disease (hepatic lipidosis), abnormal mineral metabolism from calcium overload, and obesity that creates birthing difficulties in females. Use alfalfa as a protein supplement in small quantities during specific production periods \u2014 not as the base diet. For most alpaca producers: a mix of 80% grass hay and 20% alfalfa during normal production, increasing to 60% grass \/ 40% alfalfa in the last 60 days of pregnancy.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nCan I use the same baler settings for small ruminant hay as for horse hay?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
Yes \u2014 the baler settings for small ruminant hay are essentially the same as for horse hay of the same crop type, since the quality standards are similar and the bale size is the same. The only potential difference: if you want to produce lighter bales for alpaca feeding precision \u2014 for example 15\u201317kg per bale instead of 20\u201322kg \u2014 reduce the density spring setting to produce shorter, lighter bales. You do not need to change any other settings to produce goat, sheep or alpaca hay versus horse hay on the same machine \u2014 the quality factors are managed at the field and curing stage, not at the baler. The bale format (460\u00d7360mm cross-section) is the same for all markets; only the bale weight (density setting) and the crop being baled change.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nWhat causes head pressing or circling behavior in goats after changing to new hay?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
Head pressing, circling, or apparent blindness in goats after a hay change are neurological signs that require immediate veterinary assessment \u2014 do not attempt to diagnose or treat without professional input. These signs can indicate polioencephalomalacia (thiamine deficiency, often triggered by diet changes), listeriosis (commonly from moldy or soil-contaminated hay), or liver disease from sudden diet changes. If these signs appear: stop feeding the new hay immediately, contact your veterinarian, and preserve a sample of the hay that was being fed for laboratory analysis if requested. This is not a baler or hay quality question that can be answered by a hay equipment guide \u2014 it is a veterinary emergency. The connection to hay is that moldy, soil-contaminated or very high-protein hay can trigger all three of the conditions above in susceptible animals. Prevention: inspect every bale before feeding to small ruminants and alpacas and reject any bale with visible mold, unusual smell or heavy soil content.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nHow do I calculate how many bales to purchase for a whole season?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
Use this formula: (number of animals \u00d7 daily intake per animal \u00d7 number of feeding days) \u00f7 usable dry matter per bale \u00d7 waste factor. Example for 8 adult goat does over 200 hay-feeding days with 20kg bales at 90% DM: 8 \u00d7 1.3kg \u00d7 200 = 2,080kg dry matter needed. Each bale provides 18kg usable. Add 20% for goat selectivity waste: 2,080 \u00f7 18 \u00d7 1.2 = approximately 139 bales. Round to 145 for safety stock. The daily intake figure changes for late gestation (increase by 50%) and lactation (increase by 80%) \u2014 factor in the number of animals in these states and the duration for an accurate full-season calculation. If your flock includes both does and wethers with different intake rates, calculate each group separately and sum.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nIs second-cut hay better than first-cut hay for small ruminants?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
Second-cut grass hay is often preferred for small ruminants and alpacas because: the stems are finer and softer than first-cut (which has the thickest stems of the season); the leaf proportion is typically higher; and the protein is often slightly elevated from the faster regrowth of the second flush. For goats that reject coarser stems: second-cut timothy or orchard grass shows noticeably lower rejection rates than first-cut from the same field. For alpacas: second-cut grass hay at 10\u201314% protein is nearly ideal. The main drawback: second-cut yield is lower than first-cut, so purchasing requires either higher per-bale price or advance ordering. First-cut hay is not wrong for small ruminants \u2014 the coarser stems are simply wasted at a higher rate. If budget is the primary constraint, first-cut hay at a lower per-bale price fed in a well-designed waste-minimizing feeder can match the total cost of second-cut fed without a feeder.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

Find the Right Baler for Your Small Farm Operation<\/h2>\n
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