My *!@# pygmy wethers ruined my neighbor's truck

[rebecca100]

I am so sorry. I know the feeling. I had to get rid of three of my five bcause of complaining neighbors-and they never even got out. I kept the last two because they were my favorites and I refused to give in completely, but I am horrified of what would happen if they ever did get loose. The neighbors threatened the law over a loose rooster. They would stroke over a goat. At least you can know that your no the only one who has problems with livestock and neighbors even if I don't have any useful suggestions!

 

[username taken]

tether him

 

[FlightsofFancy]

wood pallets are free here, :/

Sorry to interupt this thread, but FREE? Where do you live? I am coming over right now......they sell pallets for $15 or more here!

 

[crazygoatlady]

ND--my younger daughter brought 3 flatbeds full last summer, if we go to the dump yds, we can haul as many as we want. I think we started with 100 give or take. She is going to call John to see if we can get more where she worked--they were hauling them to the dump and he told her it didn't matter where they went as long as they were gone, so she brought them here. Some of them are broken, but are still usable.
I wouldnt' tether goats unless you are there at all times to check on them. The leashes or ropes can wrap around a leg and if they get scared, they can break a leg--then you will have to either doctor them which could cost money and time or put them down--either way--that would be a no win situation. I tried it when I first got my goats and a neighborhood dog came down and the goat had a broken leg, I was lucky, cause one of my brothers is an EMT and my sister is an RN, both brothers raised sheep for years. When brother and sister got done with him, he didn't even limp, but it taught me a lesson. :/. but there again, everyone does what works for them--it may never happen to you.

 

[kimmyh]

I agree, a hot wire would solve the whole problem. The goats are just being goats, it isn't their fault their fence isn't working.

 

[hikerchick]

tether him

I would never leave an animal tied up. It's just cruel.

 

[Blackbird]

tether him

I would never leave an animal tied up. It's just cruel.

I think that was her point.. Lol.


Hi Keren!

 

[username taken]

Hi Blackbird ... you will have to excuse the blonde moment ... do I know you? lol

I posted it because I knew people would panic

look, long story short, there are times when it is in the best interest and welfare of the goat, to be tethered. I myself have 2 boys who came down to - either tether, or be slaughtered. They were pets, so I went with the tether. I'd suggest this situation with the OP is similar.

 

[goatgirl123]

My son raises pigs....so we need a sturdy fencing that will hold in a 200 lb animal. We use hog fencing that we got at Tractor supply. We put in round post every 7-8 feet and nailed the individual fencing to the post. I think the panels come in either 14 or 16 feet panels. They are about 7 feet tall. They cost us about $15 each. We have both Nubian and Netherland dwarfs and no escapes. Knock on wood !!!!!

 

[ohiofarmgirl]

so hikerchick - what happened with the neighbor's car?? did the goatie really ruin it, scratch it, or just poop on it? are you in the hopper for any $$? did they file an insurance claim? and how was that worded:

"the tiniest cutest little imp of a goat put his hooves on my car"???

;-)

sorry for the hubbub. electric is a great solution and you can do it yourself - go to TSC and get all the stuff - they will help you figure out what you need.

good luck!