Gaushala chara · गौशाला चारा
Fodder for Gaushalas, Every Month of the Year
A gaushala feeds every animal every day, whether or not fodder is cheap, whether or not donations come in. Richnest supplies corn silage bales to gaushalas on a fixed monthly schedule, so the committee knows what fodder will cost, the staff stop chasing green fodder in summer, and the cows eat the same nutritious feed all year.
- Monthly delivery schedule
- One rate for the season
- Feeding plan per animal group
- Supports chara daan by donors
Why silage suits a gaushala
- Many animals, fixed budget: silage turns fodder into a planned monthly expense instead of a summer crisis.
- Labour: no daily cutting, carrying and chopping of green fodder.
- Old, weak and rescued animals eat soft, moist, sweet-smelling silage readily.
- Storage: sealed bales keep for 12+ months in shade, so you can stock before the lean months.
How much fodder a gaushala needs
A gaushala adult or bull needs 12–18 kg of silage a day with around 5 kg of dry fodder and 0.5–1 kg of concentrate. Many gaushalas run a full silage-based ration for around ₹50 per animal per day.
For 100 adult animals at 15 kg each, that is 1.5 tonnes a day, or about 45 tonnes a month. Tell us your numbers and we plan the deliveries so an opened bale is always finished within 3–5 days.
| Animal | Silage / day | Dry fodder | Concentrate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milking cow / buffalo (400–450 kg) | 18–25 kg | 4–6 kg | 1 kg per 2.5 L milk |
| Dry / pregnant animal | 10–15 kg | 5–6 kg | 1–1.5 kg |
| Heifer (6–18 months) | 6–10 kg | 2–3 kg | 1 kg |
| Bull / gaushala adult | 12–18 kg | 5 kg | 0.5–1 kg |
| Goat / sheep | 1–3 kg | 0.5 kg | 200–300 g |
Chara daan with silage
Donors who want to give fodder (chara daan) can sponsor silage for a gaushala by the bale or by the truck. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will deliver directly to the gaushala and share the dispatch details with the donor and the committee.
Frequently asked questions
What is the gaushala chara price per kg?+
Gaushalas get a seasonal delivered rate based on monthly tonnage and distance. Send your district and number of animals on WhatsApp for a quote.
How much fodder does one gaushala cow need per day?+
An adult gaushala animal needs 12–18 kg of corn silage, about 5 kg dry fodder and 0.5–1 kg concentrate per day, with mineral mixture and water.
Can old and weak cows eat silage?+
Yes. Silage is soft, moist and easy to digest. Introduce it slowly over 7–10 days, and do not start it on a sick animal.
Can we donate silage to a gaushala?+
Yes. You can sponsor silage by the bale or truck for any gaushala; we deliver directly and share dispatch details.
Get a gaushala fodder plan
Send the number of animals and your district. We reply with a monthly plan and delivered rate.