Goat Nation Refuge

Keeping theses fatties warm

Putting the Bigs to bed One way goats can keep themselves warm Goats and other ruminants (cows and sheep) have an special chamber in their digestive system called the rumen. The rumen is a kind of stomach, but instead of being filled with acid to break down food, the rumen is teeming with specialized bacteria that break down food into forms of energy and nutrients that the goats’ bodies can use. A normal by-product of the work of the bacteria is heat. So inside each well-fed goat is a little furnace emitting steady heat. Goats need fuel for the rumen, like we would need food for a wood stove. For our goats at GNR this means grass hay and species specific feed twice daily for our small herd and once for the large herd. From https://www.goatsbeardfarm.com/blog/2019/3/7/how-do-goats-stay-warm **** any ruminant that is not well, the very old or the very young need much more help than just their rumen to stay warm*****

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Some kiddos are going to be on their A game tonight …..pack of coyotes way too close for comfort #babygoats #goats #coyotes #lgd #workingdog #greatpyrenees

Izzy is hiding 🤡😂 I was going around clean eye booger …hence the hiding

Izzy is hiding 🤡😂 I was going around clean eye booger …hence the hiding

Everyday around noon it is nappie time for the littles #goats

Interesting Goat Fact Did you know goats normally suck in their water but they can also lap it up if they choose BUT they can not vomit. This is baby Waylon. He was born to a very senior momma. Since birth, he has a breathing issue but the vet has NOT been able to diagnose cause. His twin was not born living. At this point he is healthy and doing well as is his momma. They are enjoying their new lives and friends here at GNR. #goats

Old man Opie and baby Amos

Old man Opie and baby Amos

I literally just changed my bed ….literally 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

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