You can use any type of fence if it is tamed, but if it is wild it is best to tie them up until they are familiar with their surroundings
All goats eat acorns. Some goats eat them with n problem. Other goats can get toxicity poisoning rather quickly. It depends on the goat.
The kid can come breech, which is backwards. This can ball up the kid in the birth canal. Ketosis, which left untreated, will kill the doe. Most multiples come some form of breech. Totally normal. I have had them all. Not all can be delivered by the doe, but it happens. Another potentially fatal problem is milk fever. This usually occurs in heavy producers and, if diagnosed properly, can be easily cured with some sub-Q Mg.
As a rule, goats' ears are not cropped. Sometimes goats with floppy ears have their ears caught in a fence or pull the tags out, and that tears them.There is one breed of goats that has ears (the external, floppy part) that are very short or nonexistent, and that is the LaMancha. You can find information about LaMancha goats here:http://www.lamanchas.com/LaManchas have ears that are naturally that way-- they are not cropped or clipped in any way.
no that's a bad idea, goats can get infected you need a spray
Goats and deer can breed with their own kind but they can't interbreed as they have different genetic make-up and are different species.
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barbed wire is not a good fencing for goats because goats like leaning on and standing on the fence so it could puncture them.
With a goat-proof fence as some common garden plants can be toxic to goats.
I would recommend a perimeter fence.
No, as goats are browsers, unless you erect a goat-proof fence around your garden.
A barn or a lean-to - as long as they can get out of the wind, rain or snow.
No, sheep and goats should not have the same kind of wormer unless specified it is for both animals. Goats need a higher concentration of wormer than sheep.
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The things to consider when fencing goats is the strength and height of the fence. Goats may jump so be sure your fence height is tall enough for your breed of goat. They also may climb and push on the fence so strength is an important factor. Many believe that a woven fence with openings of 2"x4" is a good choice.
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Chain link fencing is an excellent type of fence. You can use this as goats would not be able to chew through the metal and it is also very easy to assemble and setup.
If you need to figure out which fence is yours, you can paint your fence. If your neighbors fence is paintd as well, then paint your fence a different color. Also, you could get a different kind of fence. You could get a shorter fence or you could get a taller fence. You can also get a different top design. Hope this helps with your question! Crystal 3)