Down goat?

[kbwinter]

Every one says that a Down goat is the dead goat but mine lay down quite a bit on their own and get up on their own. Is this a problem? Sometimes when the rain clears and the Sun comes out they will go in the yard and kneel down for awhile in the sun spots. I didn't think it was an issue till I started reading all these things where everyone says that they need to get up as soon as possible...

[marusempai]

"Down" means something slightly different in this context. When somebody says that they have a down goat (or cow, or what have you), it means the animal has laid down and can't or won't get up. This is a HUGE problem, because the longer they stay that way, the less likely they are to EVER get back up - so you need to get them moving as soon as possible.

But all animals lie down for a rest sometimes, then get back up on their own. That is completely normal. Mine have a spot out in the middle of the pasture where they like to lie down all together and chew cud in the afternoon. It's really peaceful.

[kbwinter]

Thank you