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A goat’s normal temperature is around 102°F to 103°F but can be a degree higher or lower, depending on the individual goat. A goat’s temperature can also go up or down throughout the day. On a hot day, you can expect some of your goats to have higher temperatures.

A temperature that is too high or too low indicates illness in a goat. A goat with a high temperature often has an infection and can quickly become dehydrated, while a goat with a low temperature (hypothermia) may have rumen trouble or is so sick that he is unable to stay warm. This goat needs to be warmed or he will die.

If you have a goat with hypothermia, use a goat coat — a jacket made to fit a goat and keep him warm, especially when he’s sick. You can buy one from a goat catalog or individual seller online, or you can make one out of a fleece blanket or an old sweatshirt. Just cut the blanket so it is big enough to wrap around the goat’s body, cut two front leg holes, and put it on with the open part on the goat’s stomach. If you’re using a sweatshirt, cut through the front of the sweatshirt to create an opening at the bottom.