Can they go out in the snow?

[BethW]

The goats have been tucked into the barn now for the last two days while the wind howled and a foot of snow fell. (Stop rolling your eyes, northern people. This is a Big Deal for us, LOL). Today is much better, with sun and 27° temps.

It was 9° last night and we're expecting similar record lows tonight. I'd love to let the boys out in their field, but I'm worried about them getting snowy and wet. Can I let them out and towel them down afterwards? It being so cold tonight I don't want to risk anybody getting sick. Better that they stay in the barn being bored. Your thoughts?

[susanne]

the question is more like, do they want out to go in the snow ? LOL
mine don't

[stanb999]

Originally Posted by susanne

the question is more like, do they want out to go in the snow ? LOL
mine don't

+1

Our goats deal with the snow for 4 months of the year darn near constant. The only reason they leave their shed is to get to the heated water tub. It's by the fence like 25 feet from the over hang. They make a single line path to and from. Otherwise they stay in on their own accord all winter.

P.S. Their shed is in a wooded pasture of about 2 acres.

[BethW]

Yeah, I'm sure you all are right. My boys are NDs for starters, so a foot of snow would go up to their bellies. Maybe I should just go open the door and see what they do

[Minelson]

Originally Posted by BethW

Yeah, I'm sure you all are right. My boys are NDs for starters, so a foot of snow would go up to their bellies. Maybe I should just go open the door and see what they do

Take your camera

[Ken in Maine]

Goats do very well in the snow. Here in Maine we've had snow on the ground since before Christmas and even had 10 inches yesterday. The piles in the back of the feeder are over 8 feet high.

[xoxoGOATSxoxo]

I dont think your little boys will want to go out in the snow, but if they do, their poofy winter coats will protect them.