Overwintering Goats

BY THE PFFA

Part one of our overwintering series - Goats can handle the cold as they grow a thick cashmere coat in winter

• Only provide extra heat if they are giving birth to kids in severe winter below 0F or -17.8C

• If kids get too cold they need to be brought in and kept on heat pads

• Don’t use heat lamps in barns as are fire hazards + open barns for fresh air won’t be heated by lamps

• They need plenty of fresh air, as pneumonia is the 2nd most common cause of death

• You can make coats for the kids from sweatshirts

• Give them warm water in winter which they love