How to Make a Goat Blanket
When goats are losing their hair or have just undergone surgery, keeping them warm is a top priority. A goat blanket thrown over the goat's head and secured underneath its belly keeps the goat warm while still allowing it to move. A properly secured goat blanket stays on the goat comfortably without restricting its movements.
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Instructions
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Measure the goat from the base of its neck to the base of its tail.
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Measure the goat from the top of its shoulders down to where its legs begin.
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Cut a rectangle out of polar fleece using the measurements that you have just acquired.
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Fold the polar fleece in half, lengthwise. Designate one short end as the front, which will fit against the goat's chest.
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Cut a V from the midpoint of the front to a point that is between 4 and 8 inches down the center of the fold. You are essentially creating a notch for the goat's head. Be careful when you cut, and remember that while you can make a cut larger, it is more difficult to make it smaller.
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Sew up the front of the goat's blanket. This leaves a hole for the goat's head to fit through.
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Cut four strips of polar fleece that are 1 inch wide and 2 feet long.
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Slip the coat over the head of the goat, inside out, with the seam of the front facing outward.
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Mark the two spots directly behind the goat's forelegs, about halfway up the goat's body, using a permanent marker.
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Mark the two spots directly in front of the goat's hindlegs, about halfway up the goat's body.
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Remove the blanket from the goat.
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Sew one strip to each marker spot on the blanket. You can use these strips to tie the blanket to the goat.
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Tips & Warnings
You can replace the tie strips with a broad belly band that is sewn down on one side and secured along the other with hook and loop strips.
References
- Photo Credit goat. pygmy goat image by L. Shat from Fotolia.com
