Best fencing for goats

[PendergrassRanch]

The fencing you have looks fine (for sheep anyway ). The kind of fencing you want, however, looks really expensive to build.

What about goats? LOL

We definitely are going with no climb wire. We will probably opt for T posts and round posts on the corners.

 

[Pearce Pastures]

We recently installed a fence and I can tell you two things that we have had issues with since. Our fence looks very much like the one you want to install. The thing with goats is that they WILL rub themselves along the bottom of that fence with all of their might and ruin it in, oh I'd say two weeks. They will also put their front legs on it and lean into, bending and breaking the wire quickly. I will snag some pics in a few and show you what happen to a section we did not reinforce.

First, I would not use T-Posts again but go with wood because 1) it is much easier to install bumper boards between posts 2) is easier to hook up a hotwire if you choose to later on down the road

Second, if you are not planning on running several strands of hotwire to discourage goats from pushing on the fence, plan on purchase 2x4s to create some kind of rub bumper. It will not completely prevent them from damaging it, but will help.

 

[redtailgal]

I agree with Pearce on the bumper boards.

We run electric thru the pasture, otherwise the goats would keep the fence tore up.

At the barn, there is some fence that separates the goats run-in loafing area from the cattles area. The cattle NEVER bothers the divider fence, however the goats are constantly on it. They rub (the boards REALLY help), they paw and break wires etc etc. I'll be adding a line of hotwire to the inside of their run-in just cuz I'm tired of fixing it.

 

[PendergrassRanch]

We recently installed a fence and I can tell you two things that we have had issues with since. Our fence looks very much like the one you want to install. The thing with goats is that they WILL rub themselves along the bottom of that fence with all of their might and ruin it in, oh I'd say two weeks. They will also put their front legs on it and lean into, bending and breaking the wire quickly. I will snag some pics in a few and show you what happen to a section we did not reinforce.

First, I would not use T-Posts again but go with wood because 1) it is much easier to install bumper boards between posts 2) is easier to hook up a hotwire if you choose to later on down the road

Second, if you are not planning on running several strands of hotwire to discourage goats from pushing on the fence, plan on purchase 2x4s to create some kind of rub bumper. It will not completely prevent them from damaging it, but will help.

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Thank you! That is a fabulous idea and looks effective!

 

[Cotrav5]

I have been using a 4' electric poultry netting (fence) that until lastnight was fine BUT now my Nigerian just springs right over it!!
Now I'm going for the "non climb" from Tractor Supply. What is the optimal sq ft outdoor space for Nigerians?

 

[L&L Ranch]

the fence that you got up is good the fence you want is even better

 

[mabsonjackson]

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[Southdown]

I want to put up the same kind of fencing in your pictures (of what you want). The wooden round posts with hardwire fence attached to it. I hate my electric fence that I currently have. I'm wondering where I can hire someone to install farm fence? Where can I look to find a professional?

 

[Straw Hat Kikos]

I want to put up the same kind of fencing in your pictures (of what you want). The wooden round posts with hardwire fence attached to it. I hate my electric fence that I currently have. I'm wondering where I can hire someone to install farm fence? Where can I look to find a professional?

What state are you in?

 

[Southdown]

Minnesota.

We've put up fence around here ourselves and it doesn't look the best. I think I would rather pay someone to install it that is good at it. Our neighbor's black labs can get through our electric fence and our gates with no problems. This hardwire fence would keep troublemakers out better.