Fall is quickly approaching. Time to make sure you have enough hay stored in the barn, hooves trimmed to prevent hoof problems during the wetter weather, and deworm and delice the goats for the final time before spring.
Shelter is a big concern for many goat producers.
Most breeds of goats do well with minimal shelter, enough to keep the freezing wind and icy rain off of the goats. Our winters are fairly mild and don t require heated barns and shelters like they do up North. Just remember to keep shelters free of moisture, which allows mold, mildew, and bacterial growth. Winter watering is also a problem. It is a real problem to go out and have all the water lines frozen and thirsty animals.