I live in Colorado and we also have a big variance in temps during the day. I let my goats outside if it is sunny, even if it is only 10 degrees. But, if it is a cloudy day, in the teens, or snowing, I keep them inside. They hate to get wet, as you probably know, and they are miserable in the snow or when there is no sunshine and it is below 20 degrees. I have small quanset huts in their outdoor pens that they all cram into if it is too cold. So, I usually keep them in the barn when the weather is crummy. I also purchased goat-coats when it is really frigid, and they do just fine with they as added warmth. I usually only use them for the older goats at night. If it is in the negative numbers, I would probably leave them in as you might get some frostbite on their ears. Just my thoughts.

Think spring!

Bonnie

Thanks Bonnie!~
I'll look into getting those coats! what a nice idea.I will keep them in tomorrow...just to be safe:) thank you