All goats are susceptible to cold, particularly in wet windy conditions.
They have little fat below the skin and little grease in their fleece. They need shelter from bad weather at all times particularly after shearing. Feral-type goats are seasonal fibre producers. When feral-type goats have been shorn, they must be given good shelter and extra feed, not just for several months after shearing but until their coats have grown sufficiently to provide good protection from the elements. The content of the Lifestyleblock.co.nz web site is provided for information purposes only.