Goats and Cold

[lovinglife]

I had goats about 12 years ago, and our winters were horrible. We had -40 for two weeks, the -30 for two weeks then -20 all this with a nice strong wind. My goats were in a drafty barn, but they seemed to do just fine. Don't over worry things. They will be fine..

 

[Catahoula]

I had goats about 12 years ago, and our winters were horrible. We had -40 for two weeks, the -30 for two weeks then -20 all this with a nice strong wind. My goats were in a drafty barn, but they seemed to do just fine. Don't over worry things. They will be fine..

Makes me feed so good to read this. Thanks!!

 

[SkyWarrior]

I think the trick is to keep the bedding thick enough.

My goat have been fine. I'm just a worrier. Sigh.

 

[breezy B ranch]

Lol I'm a worrier too! Made the husband go out tonight and put in heat lamps. The lowest our temps will get is 32-34 lol but I feel like I'm cold so they must be! Plus the poor guy had to make sure they were secure and safe otherwise I would worry they would burn themselves.

That would be a heat wave for us if we get 32-34.... Right now it is 18 degree this morning and REALLY windy. Yesterday I started the day in 15 degree. I checked on the kids 3 or 4 times and spent 30-60 mins outside. BURRRR...., My fingers and toes hurt. The Boers seemed ok but the Alpines are thinner and were shivering. I didn't take them outside for their usual walk. They mostly hang out in the barn and ate and rested. The coldest month has yet to come! This is my first winter with goats and are their first winter also. May need to get couple large dog sweater for the Alpines?

Lol Ok well I wont complain ever about our temps!! I would never survive your temps!! Well I would but I would never leave the house and the goats would probably end up in our kitchen!!

 

[Catahoula]

Lol I'm a worrier too! Made the husband go out tonight and put in heat lamps. The lowest our temps will get is 32-34 lol but I feel like I'm cold so they must be! Plus the poor guy had to make sure they were secure and safe otherwise I would worry they would burn themselves.

That would be a heat wave for us if we get 32-34.... Right now it is 18 degree this morning and REALLY windy. Yesterday I started the day in 15 degree. I checked on the kids 3 or 4 times and spent 30-60 mins outside. BURRRR...., My fingers and toes hurt. The Boers seemed ok but the Alpines are thinner and were shivering. I didn't take them outside for their usual walk. They mostly hang out in the barn and ate and rested. The coldest month has yet to come! This is my first winter with goats and are their first winter also. May need to get couple large dog sweater for the Alpines?

Lol Ok well I wont complain ever about our temps!! I would never survive your temps!! Well I would but I would never leave the house and the goats would probably end up in our kitchen!!

I like the having the goats in the kitchen! I am learning too...living in the cold climates. It is so beautiful up here in the mountains...it is worth it.

 

[SkyWarrior]

Lol I'm a worrier too! Made the husband go out tonight and put in heat lamps. The lowest our temps will get is 32-34 lol but I feel like I'm cold so they must be! Plus the poor guy had to make sure they were secure and safe otherwise I would worry they would burn themselves.

That would be a heat wave for us if we get 32-34.... Right now it is 18 degree this morning and REALLY windy. Yesterday I started the day in 15 degree. I checked on the kids 3 or 4 times and spent 30-60 mins outside. BURRRR...., My fingers and toes hurt. The Boers seemed ok but the Alpines are thinner and were shivering. I didn't take them outside for their usual walk. They mostly hang out in the barn and ate and rested. The coldest month has yet to come! This is my first winter with goats and are their first winter also. May need to get couple large dog sweater for the Alpines?

Lol Ok well I wont complain ever about our temps!! I would never survive your temps!! Well I would but I would never leave the house and the goats would probably end up in our kitchen!!