Goat/livestock fencing

[connietheartist]

I just bought some land and it needs better fencing, I would like to have some goats. There is some barbed wire, but it is not in great shape. Any advice on the best way to put up goat fencing (in some cases over the barbed wire), and an inexpensive place to buy the fencing materials in North Texas?

Thanks!
:lol:

[stonecreek]

Hi what ever You do dont put up 6"x6" fencing goats will get there heads hung in it

[Robert D Bard]

Actually 6 inch wire is big problem for goats getting
out, besides older ones gettin caught and then not
geing able to get out. There is an old saying about
goats - if you can throw water through the fence,
goats will probably get through it.
You can use 4 x 4 goat panels (20 ft long and 4 feet
high) or 2 x 4 wire. Make sure there are no holes.
Robert D Bard

[connietheartist]

Is the 2 x 4 wire is less expensive than the 4 x 4 panels, but harder to put up? Do you need any special equipment to keep it taut when putting it in?

Also, where would I go to buy this in North Texas?

Thanks!!

[Robert D Bard]

4 x4 pannels are expensive. You can get 2 inch x 4 inch wire at Tractor Supply - all over TX. My wife and I hated goats - we had them for 2 years. Small cattle are a lot better in my opinion. Call me if you want to talk some time. Office # is 940 665 7878.
Robert D Bard