What do I need for a goat?

[NellaBean]

I have a half acre fenced with 4x4 wire fencing, 4 feet tall. I have an electric tape around the top of the fence (currently turned off). This is where my chickens spend the day.......I have a large garage along with the chicken coops...the garage has a 12x12 open area in the front..similar to a loafing shed.

I am thinking about getting some itty bitty goats. Maybe 1 or 2....I also have about a third of an acre of all brush in the back that is not yet fenced.

What all would I need to add goats to the equation?

 

[arabianequine]

You need two goats one will be so lonely and drive you crazy baaaaaahing for your company day and night. Hay/grain and plenty of water of course.....are they bottle babies you will need bottles and milk from you local farm feed store. They like to have something they can get up on the top of like a house or a picnic table.

 

[SarahFair]

Sounds like you are good to go!
Just get 2

 

[ksalvagno]

I would suggest going to http://fiascofarm.com/goats/index.htm They have a lot of good info for new people.

 

[Hound]

If you want horned goats you do not want them to have access to the 4x4 fencing; they will be able to get stuck in the fence.

Goats should never have access to chicken feed, it will cause bloat.

Generally the smaller the goat, the better the escape artist. Small goats can actually jump higher than large goats, as they are not nearly as heavy.