Accommodations
Goats should ideally have a dry, shaded shelter during wet, cold or hot weather. It does not have to be fancy, a large dog house works great for bucks and dry does. A larger sheltered area should be provided during kidding time, giving the does enough room to move around while kidding without laying on newborn kids. They should not be housed in airtight buildings; ventilation is required for optimum health.
Many owners provide "toys" for the goats to play on. Tree stumps, rocks or large cable spools are great for "king of the mountain" games and jumping. Just be sure to keep any "toys'' away from the fence to avoid any escape artists. Good fencing is paramount due to their small size.
Goats should ideally have a dry, shaded shelter during wet, cold or hot weather. It does not have to be fancy, a large dog house works great for bucks and dry does. A larger sheltered area should be provided during kidding time, giving the does enough room to move around while kidding without laying on newborn kids. They should not be housed in airtight buildings; ventilation is required for optimum health.
Many owners provide "toys" for the goats to play on. Tree stumps, rocks or large cable spools are great for "king of the mountain" games and jumping. Just be sure to keep any "toys'' away from the fence to avoid any escape artists. Good fencing is paramount due to their small size.