[Club-Mini]

hey all.

this is my first "summer" having goats.
every single one of them is PANTING non-stop. yes, its VERY hot here already...but is this normal? i can only imagine how bad it will get in a few months....will they die on me??
should i hose them down every day to keep 'em cool?
any suggestions??
thanks,
nella

 

[trob1]

Do they have shade? Are they open mouth panting or just breathing faster?

 

[Club-Mini]

both. some of them are having more difficulties more than others.

 

[Club-Mini]

most of them have shade...but dont really choose to go where there is shade though....

 

[trob1]

If they do not go to the shade that could be a problem. Mine live in the shade but still breath fast and will pant for a few minutes sometime after grazing in the sun. The black ones are the worst. I would try to find a way to make the shade appealing to them.

 

[AlaskaBoers]

put their hay, grain and water in the shade and they will be cooler while eating, also try combing the excess hair out