TYPES OF HOUSES

TYPES OF HOUSES

There are two types;

1. Raised Slatted and
2. Deep Litter

Raised Slatted / Raised Khola

The house is raised as shown in this picture.

This kind of khola is recommended because of the following reasons:

1. Goats are protected from diseases and parasites
2. Dropping and urine fall on the ground hence easy cleaning of the khola
3. Goats are provided with shelter from rain, wind and sun
4. Goats are safe from wild animals
5. Easy to collect droppings
6. There is good circulation of air hence reduced build-up of ammonia and then reduced pneumonia incidences

Recommendations for a raised Khola

• A khola for less than 10 goats should measure 1.8m x 2.8m

• For 10 to 20 goats the house should be 2.7m×3.7m
• From the ground to the house floor it should be 1.0m
• Wall height should be 1.8-2m
• Use straight poles
• Poles for the floor should be spaced at 20mm to allow droppings and urine to pass through
• Feeding area should be on one side to avoid mixing grass with droppings.