((Posted on BYH but more thoughts would be useful...))
I'm trying to make a very simple goat pen for what will be two very small goats (with both Nigi Dwarf and Pygmy in the mix) I'm trying to get either two does or one doe and one wether from the lady. They aren't even born yet but I want to make sure I get them a fitting pen - I don't care if it's pretty - it just needs to contain them. I determined it would be a 12x10ft or 15x10ft space once fenced.
That is the area I decided to construct it. That shade has a footing of 10x10ft and I plan to build their pen so the legs of it are outside of the pen (so they wont damage or get hurt on it) likely strapped to the actual fence posts. I will be making them a 4x4x4ft shelter following this design;
http://www.themodernhomestead.com/news.php?item.63.18
My questions are; are these sizes appropriate for two likely very small goats and what is a good option I can use for fencing that will keep them in? I REALLY don't want to do an electric fence if I can avoid it. If you have a fence that works for your goats please post pictures or descriptions. I don't care if it's beautiful as long as it keeps them contained.
and based on things I was asked on BYH;
I live in Florida - no winters really and overheating or getting wet in the summertime are the real concerns - I will be placing their shelter under the shade for double protection from the rain.
They will not be in this pen full time but a lot of the time. I am hoping to tie them out in areas with the most brush or even attempt to walk them in some regards since my 2 acres are not fenced. I'd let them loose with supervision - but only if you think that's realistic or if the goats would bolt all willy nilly.
I'm trying to make a very simple goat pen for what will be two very small goats (with both Nigi Dwarf and Pygmy in the mix) I'm trying to get either two does or one doe and one wether from the lady. They aren't even born yet but I want to make sure I get them a fitting pen - I don't care if it's pretty - it just needs to contain them. I determined it would be a 12x10ft or 15x10ft space once fenced.
That is the area I decided to construct it. That shade has a footing of 10x10ft and I plan to build their pen so the legs of it are outside of the pen (so they wont damage or get hurt on it) likely strapped to the actual fence posts. I will be making them a 4x4x4ft shelter following this design;
http://www.themodernhomestead.com/news.php?item.63.18
My questions are; are these sizes appropriate for two likely very small goats and what is a good option I can use for fencing that will keep them in? I REALLY don't want to do an electric fence if I can avoid it. If you have a fence that works for your goats please post pictures or descriptions. I don't care if it's beautiful as long as it keeps them contained.
and based on things I was asked on BYH;
I live in Florida - no winters really and overheating or getting wet in the summertime are the real concerns - I will be placing their shelter under the shade for double protection from the rain.
They will not be in this pen full time but a lot of the time. I am hoping to tie them out in areas with the most brush or even attempt to walk them in some regards since my 2 acres are not fenced. I'd let them loose with supervision - but only if you think that's realistic or if the goats would bolt all willy nilly.
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