Fencing Problem!

[cmjust0]

Based on what I'm reading about the Fi-Shock SS-750...nope.

Sorry.

Looks like the peak, ideal output voltage is 800 +/-20%. So, could be as low as 640V under ideal conditions. In livestock terms, that's practically nothing. They're thicker skinned than the 'pets and other small animals' for which this particular charger was designed.

A goatworthy charger can be had, brand new, for under $100 though..

Wish I had better news..

 

[SarahFair]

No fun...

 

[SarahFair]

Ok so I have decided to NOT go with electric. Its just too risky for what Ive got. Specially with my little OberX who thinks she belongs in the house

I was thinking of going with welded wire that is 2" wide and 4" tall. It is what I have them in now and I have had zero problems.
My SO is giving me $300 to do whatever I want with. Yesterday I came across a little goat girl I REALLY want and shes $75 so there goes almost $100.
One side of the goat pen will be already fenced off with 5' welded wire.
100' of the 5' welded goes for a little over a $100 around here. I was wondering if I could go with 4' and be ok?

 

[ksalvagno]

I have 4 foot fence and so far have no problems. I have Nigerian Dwarfs and one Alpine mix.

 

[SarahFair]

I have 4 foot fence and so far have no problems. I have Nigerian Dwarfs and one Alpine mix.

Great! Thanks

 

[chandasue]

We put up 4' woven wire fencing that has roughly 2x4" spacing held up with T-posts. Electric was out of the question with my 3 yo son. It was more costly but we've had no problems with them getting out or critters getting in, no stretching with all the rubbing they do on it either.

 

[cmjust0]

I despise welded wire fence. It's too hilly, lumpy, and bumpy around here for welded wire. If it won't contour to hills and valleys (welded won't...no matter how hard you try), I can't use it.

 

[aggieterpkatie]

My favorite fence so far is a wire mesh type fence with a hot wire inside. I will never again own animals without an electric fence. They just tear stuff up, climb on it, escape, etc. I have had zero problems as long as I have electric.

And my 4 and 7 year old stepkids know not to touch the fence.

 

[SarahFair]

I have pretty flat land so Im not so worried about that.
I just got off the phone with TSC and they only carry goat fence in 330' and that is almost $300. There is no way I would use that much..

The 48"x100' is $70 but she told me that wont hold my goats.
I havent had a problem with my goats popping the weld off

Personally I am shying away from goat fence because it is 4"x4" and im pretty sure my little girl goat will be constanly getting her head stuck :/

 

[ksalvagno]

My fence is the woven wire horse fence. I have no problems with it. The holes are 2"x4". I wouldn't go with a 4x4 opening either. My Nigerians would be constantly getting their heads stuck. I have been using the woven wire for many years and have been very happy with the results. I have not had to install electric fence.