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Sheep coats for Goats
Author: Allen Cain 
Date:   12-20-04 13:17

Hi
I have Goats in Wisconsin and when it gets below 30 or so the smaller Tundenbergs goats will shiver alot ,and I have seen coats put on sheep after sheering and I have looked for sheep coats and can't find them any were , is it a good idea to put coats on the goats? why would swiss alps goats get cold ? can you please point me in the right direction,

Thanks AL.
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RE: Sheep coats for Goats
Author: Gordon 
Date:   12-20-04 17:28

Your goats should be able to handle 30 or below with out any trouble . Is it
possible that they have lost there hair coat for some reason. This would cause
them to shiver in the cold.


Gordon
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RE: Sheep coats for Goats
Author: Allen Cain 
Date:   12-21-04 13:20

I have one Oldenberg with kinda short hair and it's just fine, but the Tundenbergs have longer thick fur and they shiver?? both types are Swiss Alps goats sooo I was woundering why would they get cold ? and their FAT to, should I put coats on them or ? what would happen if any thing but keep them warm ?, I need them weed wackers so I would like to preserve them, or am I to worried.
New goat owner. Thanks AL.
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RE: Sheep coats for Goats
Author: Gordon 
Date:   12-21-04 15:49

If you have a place for them to get out of the weather when it gets bad. They should
get use to the change in temp. and get along fine. You might see an increase in the
amount that they eat. Eating more will generate more body heat for them.


Gordon
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RE: Sheep coats for Goats
Author: Pall 
Date:   11-14-05 00:10

Allen Cain wrote:

> I have one Oldenberg with kinda short hair and it's just fine,
> but the Tundenbergs have longer thick fur and they shiver??
> both types are Swiss Alps goats sooo I was woundering why would
> they get cold ? and their FAT to, should I put coats on them or
> ? what would happen if any thing but keep them warm ?, I need
> them weed wackers so I would like to preserve them, or am I to
> worried.
> New goat owner. Thanks AL.
Oldenburgs and Tundenburgs?????????????
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