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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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 Posted - May 16 2010 : 06:35:48 AM
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that you are smarter than a goat, think again! Those are some very smart animals. I think if they were put in a maximum security prison facility, they would get out. They could sqeeze under, jump over, go through and go in between anything they put their mind to. If they want out bad enough, nothing will stop them.
I have fixed fences and thought, surely that will keep them in. Then a few minutes later, there they are on the other side and down the road. It's amazing the places they have gotten out of.
So just be careful where you put a goat. If you think they are secure and in there for life, HA! They will outsmart you in no time at all. That's just the way they are.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2010 : 06:45:23 AM
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goodmorning kris, i agree totally. lol well mr. bill is still here. want to be sure everyone is covered.so yesterday he pushed fences all day. i pushed back. i am so ready for hi to leave now. sweet boy but too pushy. when i want to pet a girl he is there. when i take one out he is there. i am sorry you are having such a time. i hate it when i try and try and they still get out.hang in there.i had to put some hay bales against a fence to stop him.
hows DH doing with his diabetes these days. kissie is doing better now. kids bounce back like nothing happened.her mom is just spent. they are afraid to sleep now. so they are up checking her a lot. i know it will get better for us all. at least with kissie mom is in control
still digging plants for the farm girls here. it seems that if i think i can get something done in a day it will take a week. such is life. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - May 16 2010 : 07:03:00 AM
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I learned many years ago that goats have invisable wings,lol.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2010 : 07:47:10 AM
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You are so right Kris - Goats will keep you on your toes.. I think that is what I like about them so much - however somedays it feels like I have 45 toddlers running a muck.. One trick I use is to watch them from the house and give them 5 minutes and they will show you how they get out. I had for a whole Spring a couple who just would find every tiny crack to get out. This is where those horns come into play - once their horns really came in they could not esscape. Now since my herds are so stable no one tries to get out in fact I can let my old guys out of the fenceline and they just graze around and then at dusk they put themselves back - what a joy.
Hang in there - Goats can try out nerves but they make up for it in love.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2010 : 08:05:26 AM
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I think I have every kind of fence there is. I KNOW barbed wire is worthless for goats. But I have it all along the tops of most of the fences. I have page wire, field fence, electric, chain link, wooden picket fence, cattle panels. Is there any more? I'm sure it's here. But the other day I had them all up front for the day. The grass and weeds were getting knee deep up there. I couldn't even see the kids in there. I had the does out back then milked them and put them up front. I had to go get my hubby from his truck and when we got back I could not see or hear the goats. They had gotten out through a little tiny place that I thought was fixed and had all (10 of them) gone back through the yard to their yard out back. And didn't touch a thing in the yard on the way!. It must of been pitch dark or else they were in a big hurry. It's a good thing I had left their gate open back there. They were all out there laying down. I hope I have that spot fixed again where they can't get out.
So all the does are up front now with the kids out back. They are still there. I had to put all kinds of barbed wire and other wire along the top of the other fence to keep them from getting into the garden. Hope that works. It's good so far.
Sherrye, I'm glad your granddaughter is doing better. And that you find a home for the buck. I think if I don't sell all these bucklings I will keep them out in the pasture with the cows til we can get them butchered. I'd like to keep Sadie's buck though. He's too sweet. I'll wether him and keep him with the cows.
Kris
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - May 16 2010 : 1:34:55 PM
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hmm, yes my goats are very smart but I have never had that trouble. lol They respect the fence and won't challenge it. Sorry you ladies are having trouble.
Hugs!
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2010 : 1:45:43 PM
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I just got back home and they are all still where I left them!! I was afraid the whole time they would get out and start eating azaleas and all get sick and die. But I had a metal fence post and the heavy red fence post banger thing pushing against the gate. Plus it's raining so they are all inside the barns. Now I have to go milk 4 goats that are all full of milk right now.
Channah, never say never! Especially where gaots are concerned.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2010 : 2:20:27 PM
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ok, but I really have had no problem so I feel blessed.
Hugs
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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1cutecricket
Farmgirl in Training
13 Posts
Cristi
Brevard
NC
USA
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Posted - May 18 2010 : 7:02:20 PM
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My husband and I solved our escaping Nigerian dwarf goat problem by giving them their own car. We had a totally stripped 1973 VW bug parts car, no wiring, insulation, interior, glass motor etc. We took of the doors put a plywood floor in it, he welded the hood open and the engine compartment closed. Painted it bright red and they love it. They even perch on the roof with the spare tire well in the front being a favorite spot.
Cristi
"Critters make life better!!!" |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - May 18 2010 : 7:52:54 PM
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Hi Cristi. Welcome to the forum! That is a great idea for the goats. But a VW? My favorite car. But I guess if it was all for parts it'd ok. I bet they do love playing in and on it. I would love to see pictures of that.
I have lots of stumps and things for the kids to play on. The does don't "play" anymore. Too busy eating. Hm, sounds like me.
Sadie is still jumping through the fence out into the hay field next door. I saw her do it today. With barbed wire on the top, too. There is a big enough gap for her to leap right through. She's the only one that does that.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1145 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
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Posted - May 19 2010 : 07:56:44 AM
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Every goat farm I have been to uses SEVERAL lines of 'hot wire' plus a good dose of woven fencing. Yes, barbed wire is worthless for a goat. I did enjoy my goats however, there were 3 big negatives, which led to me selling them:
Screamed at me day and night, not content unless I was in the pen.
Escaped all fences and got waaaaay too close to my herbs/veggies
Though they ate the poison ivy, they were covered in it, so I couldn't pet them/medicate w/o putting myself at a big risk.
It's too bad, too, because I really did enjoy them a lot.
FarmGirl #1390
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homsteddinmom
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Brandee
bullard
tx
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2010 : 09:49:42 AM
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We have a couch, a easy chair with ottoman, and 2 matresses in our goat pen. It is so funny to go out and see a goat sitting in a chair, or laying on the couch...lol.
Homesteading Mom in East Texas. Raising chickens, Rabbits and goats here on my farm! |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - May 19 2010 : 11:01:12 AM
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Oh that is so funny Brandee! Can you post pictures?!?
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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homsteddinmom
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Brandee
bullard
tx
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2010 : 3:58:16 PM
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I will get some to post! it is so funny to see. We have seen 2 goats in the chair at once or one lays on the back and one sits in the seat...lol
Homesteading Mom in East Texas. Raising chickens, Rabbits and goats here on my farm! |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2010 : 4:19:14 PM
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Oh my, sounds like some pretty spoiled goats around here.
Amanda, I know what you mean. I am trying to downsize here to just 2 does. I have way too many for my good.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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1cutecricket
Farmgirl in Training
13 Posts
Cristi
Brevard
NC
USA
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Posted - May 19 2010 : 6:24:58 PM
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Hi Kris, thank you for the welcome. The goat bug as it is affectionately known was just to far gone to fix. We have restored several bugs, they are my favorite car too. I still have a 1973 super beetle. Fun little car, we both drive and show it. The goats also find their car the perfect place to escape from our miniature horses when they harass them.
Cristi
"Critters make life better!!!"
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 08:36:12 AM
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Cristi, I had a '70 VW beetle for 15 years. Then gave it to my DD and she drove it about 6 years. I put 2 motors in it and a transmission and painted it and did the floors and all kinds of things to it. Then she had to have a motor put in. That car was worth at least $50,000. by the time we were done driving it. Maybe not quite that much but near enough. I want an old VW camper now and another bug.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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homsteddinmom
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Brandee
bullard
tx
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 09:37:42 AM
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Here are a few pics of my goats. There is one of them on the chair, and one with one on the footstool and one on the mattress...lol
Homesteading Mom in East Texas. Raising chickens, Rabbits and goats here on my farm! |
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homsteddinmom
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Brandee
bullard
tx
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 09:42:53 AM
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Sorry about that top one. i cropped them and the quality went down hill....lol Plus i was taking them from my porch....lol
Homesteading Mom in East Texas. Raising chickens, Rabbits and goats here on my farm! |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 10:48:37 AM
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That's so cute. They really do look comfy. I bet when one gets up another is there waiting.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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