LNIII Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 I'm going to install fencing for 48'x24' dwarf goat pens. Considering that these are pretty short runs of fence do the corner braces need to be the as heavy and stout as if I was going to run 300' of fence? I planned on using 6x6 posts for the corners and 4x4 for the line posts. I know that goats like to rub against the fence and climb it so I'll run a hot wire at the top and bottom. The cost isn't really my concern I just feel like an 8' corner brace would be overkill for a 24' or even a 48' fence line. Thanks for any replies that I get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Fork Fence Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Welcome to the forum LNIII. To get the most out of your fence, you will need just as much brace for a short run as you would a long run. We use 1348-12 Titan for this application, and when properly stretched, the fixed knot construction makes the fence the most durable option for containing goats. Also, Tornado Wire really shines in small stretches where an even pull is difficult, or even impossible to achieve with lesser quality wire. Gripples are worth looking at for a project like this, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goaty Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Ground conditions depending id perhaps just use better grade longer posts and knock them in more. Skip the braces. Im fed up of braces rotting out and am trying to do box strainers more. I kept goats once and in a small area they will climb braces and the persistant ones may incorporate them in an escape route. One of mine jumped a 5ft fence from standing 2 ft away. Especially if they are pygmys with horns use smaller mesh than the standard stock net. I strip grazed mine on 2 acres with 3 strands of electric. Mostly with success. Goats are goats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNIII Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 I am going to use a smaller size. I'm trying to decide if I am going to use a goat specific or no climb fencing. I have thought about them being able to use the braces for escaping as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Fork Fence Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 What part of the world do you call home, LNIII? From your posts, I'm guessing somewhere in the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNIII Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 You are correct. I am from North Carolina, USA. I found this forum by using Google looking for a fence building forum. Once I previewed a lot of the results I came to the conclusion that this would be one of the best forums to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 As already said above a short run is just as difficult if not more so to keep tight as a long run and just as easy to pull the strainers over if not braced correctly. I wouldn't skimp as you will only be annoyed when they move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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