Will this house work for my goats?

[ragdollcatlady]

The first house looks fine, But I think mine would prefer the more open house more often. They will lay in the shade of the shelters in the hot summer too, but like to see everything around them. You can always deep bed or add a removable cover over part of the opening if the winter gets too extreme.

 

[BijuBuck]

The first house looks fine, But I think mine would prefer the more open house more often. They will lay in the shade of the shelters in the hot summer too, but like to see everything around them. You can always deep bed or add a removable cover over part of the opening if the winter gets too extreme.

I agree with you! Rather get the open one that you can cover with something else if the winter gets too extreme!

 

[goats&moregoats]

Much better! just be sure you have the opening facing away form the normal winter wind direction.

 

[OneFineAcre]

IMO that one would be better.
Like I said, face the opening to the S-SW.

 

[TwoDogFarm]

Thanks for the guidance and info. We'll probably go with the second one then.

 

[jodief100]

Agreed, the second is much better for your area. They will love the open side where they can get some shade and be out of the sun and wind.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

I think the second one is a better choice

 

[aascvd01]

I love it! It should be big enough for three goats.

 

[SheepGirl]

The second one looks like it may also have a wooden floor? It's hard to tell.

 

[MDres]

If you end up getting a house with a wooden floor, I would NOT put rubber mats on the wooden floor. The mats will just hold the urine/moisture on the wood, without any air circulation to dry the moisture out. Instead, I would look at applying a "Rhino lining" type product directly on the wood and up the sides about 6". That type of product will bond directly with the wood, and any moisture will sit on top and be absorbed into the bedding. You can find those products in the liquid roofing section of Lowe's or Home Depot. They are pretty smelly, so you will want the shelter/house to air out for quite a while before you put the goats in it...