Goat Fencing

[ArtisticFarmer]

both

Ok.

 

[AshleyFishy]

I also found running a smooth wire tight along the bottom and securing the fence to it keeps them from flipping it up and going under. Kind of like how you install chain link fencing.

 

[cindyg]

We've used staples for the most part and have also incorporated trees into the fence line as posts. Tent stakes work well for keeping the wire tight to the ground and then once the grass and weeds grow up they serve to hold it down too.

 

[ArtisticFarmer]

We've used staples for the most part and have also incorporated trees into the fence line as posts. Tent stakes work well for keeping the wire tight to the ground and then once the grass and weeds grow up they serve to hold it down too.

Oh, very good idea!

 

[ArtisticFarmer]

We've used staples for the most part and have also incorporated trees into the fence line as posts. Tent stakes work well for keeping the wire tight to the ground and then once the grass and weeds grow up they serve to hold it down too.

How far apart do you put the stakes? 1 foot? 2 feet?

 

[cindyg]

Just a couple in each 6-8 ft section, enough to keep them from being able to push under and move the wire.

 

[elevan]

You have several options for goats:

Livestock / cattle panels
Field Fencing
Electric Fencing
Chainlink

Each have their pros and cons.

Consideration should be given to how high you need your fence to be as well based on what predators you have in your area.

 

[mdavenport0121]

I like the cattle panels because you can rotate pastures with out having two different fenced in areas. Just move the panels. Plus, it is a lot easier to put up than field fence. You don't have to have big strong corner posts for the panels like you do for the field fence. Unfortunately the cattle panel costs about $1.25 per foot and the field fence is about $0.75 per foot.

 

[agoatslife]

My husband is getting ready to begin fencing. Most of our land is vertical. Any suggestions, lessons learned, etc?