Summer is here! And for most goat ranchers that means lots of hours filling waterers and containers. During most of the year we do not need to water much, due to the creeks and ponds scattered all over the property. But this time of year, the hot temperatures dry up the natural water forcing the goats to drink the less palatable chlorinated tap water.
When the temperatures get hot enough, the animals can go through our 300 gallons of water in as little as 3 hours. (during the hot part of the day)
Anyhow, all this to say: be careful with your watering, when the goats run out of water, they can get ill very quickly!
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