Escape Proof Goat Fencing

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Escape proof goat fencing.

If you must ensure your goats don t leave their area this. Rare is the goat farm that won t need fencing yet it s common to see farms where this part of the equation looks as if it were an afterthought. I put the latches on the outside of the gate. However it is more expensive but most often used for smaller pastures.

The fence needs to be pulled tight or goats may push the fence over and escape. Because as mentioned the smallest of holes can be an exit for your goat if they make up their mind that they are going to escape that day. Goats will push on a fence but really won t pull on it. The fence height ranges from 32 inches to 47 inches.

Once those goats get a taste of freedom they are bit harder to contain. Woven wire is preferred by most goat owners. For this reason always check your fences either seasonally or monthly to make sure there are no gaps or cut lines where your goats can accidentally escape to those greener pastures. Chain link fencing has small enough grids where goat kids can t escape through them and it s durable enough goats couldn t ruffle it at the bottom to escape beneath it.

Then every so often we will have a day where we thoroughly check all fencing gates and latches to make sure that nothing needs repair. If you have a very small herd however and the luxury of being able to afford it chain link is worth considering for long term permanent goat housing. This fence keeps each opening in place is sturdy and can withstand pushing climbing and general goat rowdiness. I nailed a small piece of 2 x 4 on the outside to strenghten the gate even further see below.

Goats have a reputation for escaping from fenced areas and if you ve been keeping goats for a while you know it s true. So before you ever put a goat in an electric fence set it up in their regular pen and let them test it out. Goat fencing tip 5. Though chain link fence may be among the most goat proof of fencing materials it is probably the most expensive option so expensive that many resources won t even list it.

Be sure that it is working well before they touch it.