How to Clean a Newborn Goat

It’s tiny, it’s braying and it’s covered in blood. It’s hard to imagine the squirmy newborn goat will ever be cute, but they truly are. Once you clean a newborn goat, you’ll want to put him on your pillow rather than back in the barnyard. Here’s how to spruce up these adorable creatures.

Things You'll Need

  • Lots of towels
  • <br>Bathtub
  • <br>Gentle soap or baby shampoo
  • <br>Bathroom cleaner
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Instructions

    • 1

      Let mama goat do her thing and retrieve the newborn once it’s clear the birthing process is finished.

    • 2

      Gently wrap the newborn in a towel and quickly proceed to the bathtub.

    • 3

      Use warm water to rinse the goat from head to hoof, using a small amount of gentle soap or baby shampoo if necessary.

    • 4

      Dry the goat thoroughly and wrap him in a dry towel to return to his mother.

    • 5

      Present the newborn back to its mother, donating the towel and sit with them a few moments to make sure she takes over from there.

    • 6

      Clean your bathtub.