Using Electric Shock Collars for Goat Containment
The feasibility of using electric shock collars to restrict the range of grazing goats was evaluated. Goat collars can effectively train goats to stay in a confined area. An electric fence provides a humane way to keep goats where you want them.
Proper Installation of Fencing
When you put in fencing, use eight-foot wooden or metal posts. A fence with 4-inch squares represents the best option. A fence at least four feet tall will deter most goats from jumping to the other side while keeping unwanted animals out.
Electric Fences for Goat Management
Electric fences can be an efficient way to contain goats, but they require some initial effort to ensure the goats don’t escape. How do you introduce a goat to an electric fence? This can be done by initially penning them in a small area enclosed by the electric fence, observing their behavior and reactions.
Additional Care and Considerations
Having to constantly chase goats back into the pasture can be very frustrating. Goats should be locked up at night if they can’t be kept safe. Feed hay in a feeder with small holes to prevent waste. Copper capsules help fight worms.