I have a 4-acre pasture that is slowly being overtaken by poison ivy and other vines (not sure what they are, but they climb up AND out). Perimeter fence is tight 4' no-climb horse fence. We've mowed and sprayed with Graze-On and other 2,4-D products, but we haven't knocked down the ivy - been trying since we bought the place over a year ago.
I am considering getting some goats, if they would eat the stuff I'm trying to eliminate. How many would be appropriate? The pasture is also grazed by 3 horses - it is split into ~1/2 acre sections using electric tape to rotate graze. I wouldn't be concerned about the goats staying in one section - they could go wherever they want.
I am considering getting some goats, if they would eat the stuff I'm trying to eliminate. How many would be appropriate? The pasture is also grazed by 3 horses - it is split into ~1/2 acre sections using electric tape to rotate graze. I wouldn't be concerned about the goats staying in one section - they could go wherever they want.
. The issue you might have is if you try to have your horses in with the goats. If you have a way to have the goats confined to a section at a time, that would likely be best or you might end up with injured or dead goats. And goats require a lot in the way of fencing. A few hotwire strands won't do it. You will want a woven wire fence or something like it to keep them where you want them or plan on running many more strands of wire, but both might be a PITA to move around.
Our goats love poison ivy. They literally fight for it.
