Is this shedding?

[Minelson]

Gretta started getting white puffy hairs falling out. I think it's her undercoat And I noticed she has lost a significant amount of hair right behind her horns. Is this normal? Seems like it's a little early to start shedding. She is very itchy. She is being housed in an insulated, heated shed...I keep the temp around 32-39 degrees.
Thanks!

[RiverPines]

Could be lice.

Why is she kept so warm?

My goats are out in subzero weather and all are fine.

[Minelson]

Well, right after the babies were born we got that arctic weather here and it was just too cold. I was really nervous about using a heat lamp in the barn and they were shivering. So I moved them into the shed. It really was so much better for them and for me! I figured I would have to keep them there until spring since we are all used to it now.

[RiverPines]

Awww..babies! Yup, I moved does and kids to warmth too when they kidded in that nasty arctic weather.

Mine I didnt keep that warm for long. Only till the kids were dry and suckling. Then I let the temp fall to just under 32F and now, a week after the last kid was born, it gets down to the 20's for them.

Maybe keeping it above freezing for a longer duration is causing a false spring shed?
Some do loose areas of the coat where they can have temporary bald spots.

I had an alpine that just loved to shed looking like there was something wrong with him because of odd bald spots.

[dkdairygoats]

The temp you have her at is fine, very healthy without stressing them. I have found that my goats like to shed a bit after kidding...has to do with the hormone change. That probably is her undercoat. I wouldn't worry about it. I had an older Nubian years ago that would shed a lot and get really dandruffy right after she kidded for a couple months. It should go away. If she gets scabs, raw areas, or bald spots...then get worried about skin problems. If it's just hairs, then I wouldn't worry.

[Minelson]

Thank you!!!!