Cold snap for new goat owner

[rwilliams296]

Hello. I am new to caring for and owning goats. Last month I took in 2 Nigerian Dwarf goats. A 2 year old female and a 5 month old buckling. I live in East Central TX and the weather has been wet but temps haven't been too low lately. We are expecting a cold snap in the next few days with lows in the upper 20's and I am concerned about keeping these goats warm. They have a 10X12 enclosure with a wood floor, covered with hay and only a fence gate for a door. Will they be OK inside this enclosure? Do I need to add any heat, like a heat lamp? Do I need to cover the doorway with a tarp or blanket? Comments are appreciated. Thank you!

 

[cassie]

Goats can usually tolerate cold as long as the have a shelter that is not drafty and plenty of dry bedding. Goats cannot tolerate dampness.