One of the ways I’ve had trouble with escapees in the barnyard is this hay feeder. Last week, I had it thoroughly barricaded, from the ends, and from the front on the barnyard side, with more boards. Chloe as well as the goats have been using the feeder to slip through to the field on the other side–and then escape from there. Now that I’ve got electric in the front barnyard, I can keep them from slipping under the fence–and I’ve got the feeder route blocked, too.
Ha.
I know, they’ll think of something else next…..
brookdale says:
Why do they always try to get out? Just because they can? Is the grass really greener on the other side of the fence?
Just trying to figure out goat brains…hahaha
On April 16, 2014 at 10:00 am
nursemary says:
They’re goats. That’s how they roll! 😀
On April 16, 2014 at 10:56 am
cabynfevr says:
Electric braid, 1/2″ and bright yellow, is the only way I can keep my guys in. If there’s something I don’t want them into, I string some of the braid, no electric needed! Apparently they are no longer fond of yellow 🙂
OH!! And I finally read your novella… I loved it and can’t wait for more adventures!
On April 16, 2014 at 11:27 am
Nobarnfarm says:
Now that you have some goats with horns, you may need to put more slats on the hay feeder to keep them from getting stuck. Leave enough space for their muzzle to reach the hay but not put their entire head into the feeder. (nice feeder BTW)
On April 16, 2014 at 1:28 pm
VNeal says:
I had a friend tell me once that when building a fence for goats, when you think it’s done throw water on it, if water can get through, so can a goat. As a young mother I dreamed of a velcro wall, where I could place my kids and go to the bathroom by myself, doubt it would work with goats though.
On April 17, 2014 at 9:42 am