I’ve seen several sets of goats lately.  Actually, I’ve seen more doe kids than wethers.  (at least they were good doe kids)  These goats were in good shape and had been well cared for during the past month of weather that we have had here in paradise.  But, they hadn’t gained much. Even ones that had lived inside with heat.  Why haven’t they grown better?  

     Simply put, the weather.  It hasn’t been terrible cold, but it has been steadily cold.  Lows of 20s, highs of 30s, 40s and a few 50s.  The weather related item that has slowed growth is moisture.  For the past 21 days, there has been a huge amount of humidity in the air.  We’ve seen snow several times, some rain and a steady supply of moisture in the air.  It doesn’t matter if it is hot, mild or cold, goats do not handle humidity.  They shut down.  

      When it comes to a battle of wether vs. weather, if the weather is packing high humidity levels, then the wethers just aren’t going to crank like you would want. 

      On a different note, there is a steak night then quail hunting the next day excursion planned in the near future.  I know a couple of Kelln’s that are just a little bit jacked up ready for this event.  Duke even grins at the the mention of it.