{"id":1518,"date":"2021-06-23T09:32:11","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T14:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.redbrand.com\/?p=1518"},"modified":"2021-06-28T08:03:56","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T13:03:56","slug":"ensure-goat-doesnt-get-stuck-fence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.redbrand.com\/cms\/ensure-goat-doesnt-get-stuck-fence\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Ensure Your Goat Doesn\u2019t Get Stuck in the Fence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ah, goats. Who doesn\u2019t love them? They\u2019re cute, they\u2019re funny, and they help maintain your lawn. But sometimes having a goat on your property can be a real hassle — and there is no greater hassle than a goat stuck in your fence.
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\nUnfortunately, goats getting stuck in fencing is a more common occurrence than you may think. After all, goats are curious animals and persistent escape artists. If they want out of their pen, they certainly have the will to find a way.<\/p>\n

But if you have goats on your property, don\u2019t worry. You\u2019re not destined to spend every day freeing a goat from the fence line. Here are a few tips that will ensure your goats hardly ever get stuck.<\/p>\n

Install Woven Wire Fencing for Goats<\/h2>\n

The first question many people ask us when it comes to building a goat pen is, \u201cWhat type of fencing will I need?\u201d There are several different types of fencing available — but if you ask us, a woven wire fence<\/a> is the most suitable for a goat pen.<\/p>\n

The reason for this is very simple: the wire gauge of woven wire fencing is strong enough to withstand being rammed, the knotted construction is durable enough to stay standing over the years, and designed with small enough holes that your goat won\u2019t get his head or horns stuck in the fence. Creating a safe enclosure for your goats can present a unique challenge, but with the proper installation<\/a> your goats will be safe and secure.<\/p>\n

Mow Around Your Fencing<\/h2>\n

Goats love to eat grass and weeds, and they are practically bottomless pits. However, this means that your goat will spend a lot of time grazing throughout his pen\u2026 and if you\u2019re not careful, his appetite could lead him right to the fence line.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a simple rule of thumb with goats: if they can get their head through a space, they\u2019re going to get their body through eventually! This is precisely why many goats find themselves stuck in fences — they put their head through the fence to get a snack just on the other side, only to find that they couldn\u2019t get back in! If you keep the grass around your fence neat and trim, there won\u2019t be much temptation for the goats.<\/p>\n

Use PVC Piping<\/h2>\n

A goat\u2019s horns can be very difficult for them to manage, especially when they are very young. As a result, many goats wind up stuck in fences because their horns got trapped between the wires or the posts. Some homesteaders avoid this problem by affixing PVC pipe to their goat\u2019s horns, usually with duct tape.<\/p>\n

However, it is important to remember that this method is not suitable for the long term. If you\u2019re lucky, your goat will eventually learn not to stick his head through your fence, and his horns will almost never get tangled up. But if your goat simply won\u2019t learn, it\u2019s better to invest in a higher-quality fence with a smaller weave to prevent his head from fitting through.<\/p>\n

How to Free a Stuck Goat<\/h2>\n

Of course, even if you install woven wire fencing, keep the fence line mowed, and teach your goat to keep his horns to himself, you may still come out to the pen one day and find him stuck. What do you do when you find a stuck goat? Follow these steps to free him:<\/p>\n