Fencing in acres for goats, need advice

[farmerjan]

Well
Gasoline is refined but crude oil comes from the earth so it is a natural product

 

[Bruce]

Are you sure? They'll make the trip just fine in a plastic snap lid 2 lb coffee can--just ask my former in-laws..

No, that is OK @greybeard. You've already given me enough with your advice on fencing. I couldn't possibly be so greedy as to take your precious fire ants as well. Perhaps @OneFineAcre would like them so he can be even more generous to the neighbor that will be getting his.

 

[Baymule]

@Baymule Wood H braces for the gates or something else with T-posts?? For me (and I ASSUME most) the wood post sections were horribly time and labor consuming.

Yup, wood H and corner braces. Some were treated posts, some were cedars we cut here on the place. One of my barn poles was a cedar tree we cut.

 

[Frolic&Malarkey]

Okay, I'm not sure why you continue to harp on this issue, so I'll try and keep it civil while answering your questions. I have ZERO interest in breeding my goats. I will not be owning a buck, and there aren't goats within 15 miles of my house, so I'm fairly confident none will show up and secretly breed with my does in the middle of the night like a little goat breeding ninja.

I do not want babies, I do not want to sell, or deal with finding a market, worrying about breeding lines, etc. THEY WILL BE PETS. I'm sorry I'm not sorry that this bothers you, and you think I'm an idiot. I do not care. My income flow is of no concern to me, and should be even less of a concern to you, because it is none of your business. I keep less than what I can afford, and all get top notch vet care if needed. I no longer own horses because my last one died of old age at 32, and since my daughter had lost interest in riding, I saw no reason to replace her.

I also said nothing about adding to my herd, like a crazy cat lady. I have 2. My daughter will be getting a show goat for 4-H in a couple months. That is 3 goats. How many, exactly, is needed to be considered a crazy collector with worries of PETA and the HSA descending on my property to swoop up my animals and burn me at the stake?

You are obnoxious and annoying. Please go bother someone else.

 

[Frolic&Malarkey]

LOL at the fire ants. Thank God, they haven't reached my area yet. I successfully left them behind in Austin, and they haven't found my forwarding address, yet. I am happy about this, because they would be heck to deal with, with my chickens. I do hatch out eggs using broody hens, and that would be a nightmare. Thank you for the tip, and advice though. I hope they miss my piece of Texas and never show up here.

If I end up using a round bale, I'll likely leave it in their area of the barn I have sectioned off for them. That way it's out of the nasty weather (no rotting), and gophers won't be burrowing in it. I can pull my truck or tractor in my barn, so it will be easy to unload.

 

[CntryBoy777]

Well, not many of us are in it for profit and are in it to enjoy our animals too. As my Mom used to say, it is best to let things others say go thru one ear and out the other. But, sometimes ya have to shake your head a bit to get it out.
Ya seemed to have put it very well tho.
When I posted about the fire ants I was unaware that it would cause the "Hijacking" of your Thread, and I apologize for that, it does happen from time to time. So, glad ya was able to leave them behind ya for Sure. It is quite surprising tho being in Tx, I figured they'd be everywhere over there by now. They sure are a problem here.
I like your layout and think others have had some good suggestions for ya to consider. Just stick to your guns and you'll find many in the 'Herd' feel the same as you about their personal outlook and health of their animals whatever their reason for keeping them. Sure hope ya stick around and share your Adventures and Developement with us.

 

[Frolic&Malarkey]

I love a good hijacking, so no worries there. It's often more entertaining than the original question or post! I was pretty surprised they weren't here yet either. Maybe the temperatures equal to the fires of hell, and the lack of moisture have something to do with it.

 

[Baymule]

Okay, I'm not sure why you continue to harp on this issue, so I'll try and keep it civil while answering your questions. I have ZERO interest in breeding my goats. I will not be owning a buck, and there aren't goats within 15 miles of my house, so I'm fairly confident none will show up and secretly breed with my does in the middle of the night like a little goat breeding ninja.

I do not want babies, I do not want to sell, or deal with finding a market, worrying about breeding lines, etc. THEY WILL BE PETS. I'm sorry I'm not sorry that this bothers you, and you think I'm an idiot. I do not care. My income flow is of no concern to me, and should be even less of a concern to you, because it is none of your business. I keep less than what I can afford, and all get top notch vet care if needed. I no longer own horses because my last one died of old age at 32, and since my daughter had lost interest in riding, I saw no reason to replace her.

I also said nothing about adding to my herd, like a crazy cat lady. I have 2. My daughter will be getting a show goat for 4-H in a couple months. That is 3 goats. How many, exactly, is needed to be considered a crazy collector with worries of PETA and the HSA descending on my property to swoop up my animals and burn me at the stake?

You are obnoxious and annoying. Please go bother someone else.

 

[Baymule]

I put a round bale up against the fence, then use a cut in half cow panel on each side, then a chain link gate across the end for a "hay ring". It works well for my sheep. I have also put the round bale in a corner with cow panel halves for a hay ring. I get a small tarp and bungee cord it down to keep the rain off and make it last longer.

 

[OneFineAcre]

Well, not many of us are in it for profit and are in it to enjoy our animals too. As my Mom used to say, it is best to let things others say go thru one ear and out the other. But, sometimes ya have to shake your head a bit to get it out.
Ya seemed to have put it very well tho.
When I posted about the fire ants I was unaware that it would cause the "Hijacking" of your Thread, and I apologize for that, it does happen from time to time. So, glad ya was able to leave them behind ya for Sure. It is quite surprising tho being in Tx, I figured they'd be everywhere over there by now. They sure are a problem here.
I like your layout and think others have had some good suggestions for ya to consider. Just stick to your guns and you'll find many in the 'Herd' feel the same as you about their personal outlook and health of their animals whatever their reason for keeping them. Sure hope ya stick around and share your Adventures and Developement with us.