Natural Goat Treat Recipes

Goats make an excellent addition to your farm. A great way to bond with your goats and thank them for their contribution is by giving them treats! Try out these easy DIY natural goat treat recipes – Your goats will thank you later!

Goat “Jerky” Treats

The first treat recipe is from The Giving Goat Blog, a healthy treat full of natural supplements that your goats will love! These treats can be made using a dehydrator or baked in the oven.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ¼ cup of flaxseed meal
• 2-3 cloves of crushed garlic
• 2 tablespoons of raw organic honey
• 4 tablespoons of water
• A few sprigs of thyme

DIRECTIONS:

• Mix ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Line a dehydrator rack (if dehydrating) or baking sheet (if baking in oven) with parchment paper.
• Spread the dough onto the parchment paper no more than ¼” thick and place in the dehydrator or oven.
• IF DEHYDRATING – Dehydrate treats at 135 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 hours or until the desired texture is reached.
• IF BAKING – Bake in the oven at the lowest temperature setting until the desired texture is reached.

“Goatmeal” Cookies

This next recipe was created by Sarita Harbour from the blog An Off Grid Life. It makes oatmeal cookies that your goats, chickens, and other farm animals will love!

INGREDIENTS:

• ¾ cups of granulated sugar
• ½ cup of flaxseed
• 2 cups of quick-cooking oats
• 2 cups of sifted flour
• 1/ cup of vegetable shortening coconut oil or olive oil
• 1 ½ teaspoons of baking soda
• 1 egg
• ½ cup of molasses

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix ingredients together thoroughly in a large bowl using a rubber spatula.
• Scoop small portions of the dough and roll them into balls.
• Place your dough balls on the baking sheet and press them down gently with your fingers or a fork.
• Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
• Once cooked, take the cookies out of the oven and let them cool completely before putting them in an airtight container.

Peanut Butter Goat Cookies

Our last recipe for you is created by Karissima Walker from the Gifts From Goats blog. These peanut butter cookies combine delicious ingredients your goats are sure to love!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup of quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup of flour (whole wheat or rye)
• 1 cup of sunflower hearts or other seeds
• ½ cup of peanut butter
• ¼ cup of molasses
• ¼ cup of water (adjust to get desired consistency)

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix your dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Now add your peanut butter and molasses.
• Add water to the mixture until the batter is a crumbly paste-like consistency.
• Portion small amounts of dough and roll into balls.
• Place dough balls onto the baking sheet and gently flatten them with a fork or your fingers.
• Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
• Once cooked, allow the cookies to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

At Feeds‘n Needs, we know that your animals deserve the best, and we’re sure they will love these homemade treats!

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Sources:
DIY Natural Goat Treats – The Giving Goat Natural Goat Care & Blog
10 Best Treats for Goats and Goat Oatmeal Cookie Recipe – An Off Grid Life
Easy Baked Goat Treats — Gifts from Goats