40 | How to Help Your Goats Thrive in Winter

Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about how goats adapt to winter weather, things you can do to help them thrive in winter, and some things you shouldn’t do that seem helpful, but end up being problematic.  We’ll talk about winter coats and shelters, and how other animals compare in their ability to tolerate cold and snow.  In ranch-terms, we use the word “winter” to not only indicate the season but as a term to indicate how an animal performed through the winter.  You’ll hear phrases like “How did they winter?  Are the cattle wintering well?” and “That goat wintered well!” meaning she might be a little on the chubby side.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Mentions: Charlotte Smith’s Farm Marketing Program https://charlottemsmith.com     Related Episodes:   03 | Ready for Goats! 4 Steps to Help You Confidently Shop for and Purchase Your First Goats https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000653906784   28 | Winter Feed for Livestock/ Calculate How Much Hay You Need and a Strategy Save Money https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000673834994   31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000676488967   35 | Winter Hay Feeding Evaluation:  Meeting Nutritional Requirements of Goats and Reducing Hay Waste https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000679742828     Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com   Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise     Connect with me:   Email: [email protected]   See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock