CARING FOR YOUR GOATS DURING THE WINTER SEASON
Winter season is a stressful time for all of the livestock, which is why it is essential for owners to offer them the best possible living and feeding conditions to make these months comfortable for them. Goats are hardy animals, and cold months can get challenging for them. However, when you know the right kind of care your goats need to survive the harsh cold, you can make it comfortable for them. Adjusting the care techniques from the warm months to the cold months will ensure that your goats thrive during the winters. At What Temperature Does it Get Too Cold for Your Goats? Adult goats are strong enough to easily survive cold temperatures, as long as they get proper feed and shelter. The kids need additional care and attention, mainly if they are born during the winter season and are wet. Kid goats are weak, which is why you need to take extra precautions to ensure they survive by keeping them dry, offering them warm shelter, water, and feed. It is essential to monitor the health of both adult goats
and the kids so that you can give them immediate medical attention if needed to prevent the situation from getting worse. Winter Care Tips for Your Goats To ensure your goats stay healthy and safe throughout the cold season, follow these tips: Offer Secure, Dry Shelter Goats require a dry, warm place to live comfortably during the winter season. Make sure that you seal up any cracks and drafts in the barn. Check all the pipes and repair any leaks. A buttoned-up, cozy barn isn’t just comfortable for the herd but also prevents them from getting ill. The risk of fatal diseases, like pneumonia, is high for your goats in a damp shelter. Nonetheless, make sure to have the right vaccines in store just in case one of your goats fall sick. If there isn’t a barn located in your place, provide some other shelter for the goats. You can use a three- sided shelter, as long as there is enough protection present to protect the goats from the winter elements. Make sure to mop the floor at least twice a week to 51
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