New Goat Setup for Brush Clearing

[Vadard]

We pull the bracken fern, too. Good point.

Also, find out if they are used for brush now. Goats who are not used to tons of lush, green vegetation can have rumen problems. If they aren't brushers currently, slowly introduce them to it. Have them eat long stem hay before letting them out to pasture. Limit their time out to under an hour at first and build up. You can also cut branches and vines and feeding themin smaller quantities at first. Gotta build up that gut bacteria.

But - honestly- they've been super easy so far (again, knock on wood) and have pretty inexpensive upkeep. I HIGHLY recommend them!!!!

These goats have a large pasture and spend most of their days nibbling on the limbs that hang down from the edge of the woods. So they’re used to some woody food, thankfully.

 

[Aunt Angus]

These goats have a large pasture and spend most of their days nibbling on the limbs that hang down from the edge of the woods. So they’re used to some woody food, thankfully.

Perfect! I'm excited for you! And we expect PICTURES.

I also recommend joining The Goat Spot. It's a very active online forum, much like BYC.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Sure. I cut a narrow path thru my mess with loppers and a chain saw, rolled out the wire, tensioned, connected the electric. Nothing to it.

Never even considered this option. I believe you may have just helped me overcome a hurdle.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Never even considered this option. I believe you may have just helped me overcome a hurdle.

That's what BYC is for. I'll go get you a picture after more coffee

 

[U_Stormcrow]

 

[Vadard]

Perfect! I'm excited for you! And we expect PICTURES.

I also recommend joining The Goat Spot. It's a very active online forum, much like BYC.

Thanks! I’ll try to oblige!