Using Livestock Barn Cameras with Goats

Livestock barn cameras are a great way to keep an eye on your animals. In rural areas, you might need to set up barn cameras with no wifi. Don't forget to make a warming barrel for the goats!

Reader Contribution by Corinne Gompf and Heritage Harvest Farm
Updated on February 20, 2024
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Livestock barn cameras are a great way to keep an eye on your animals. In rural areas, you might need to set up barn cameras with no wifi. Don’t forget to make a warming barrel for the goats!

It really is the most wonderful time of the year: a barn full of babies. Last weekend, we had successful deliveries of three sets of Boer goat kid twins, four bucklings and two doelings. While I’m loving having these little ones to cuddle, I’m doing my very best to not become attached (I’m feeling verklempt right about now). There will be no naming these goats, as they are destined to be sold or exhibited in the Morrow County Fair in August.

And for those of you considering adding Boer goats to your homestead, there are tons of articles online giving advice on preparing for kidding season. All of this information is extremely valuable, and you can’t research it enough.

There are two things, however, that I’d like to share with you that have made an impact on our kidding season: a camera and a DIY warming barrel.

Utilizing Cameras for Livestock Monitoring

While it may make you feel a little like you’re watching a livestock version of “Big Brother” (and let’s face it, that’s probably way, way more entertaining), having a live-feed camera in the barn is extremely beneficial. It enables you to maintain constant visual contact with your animals, allowing you to watch for early signs of labor.

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