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     Dwight and Kathy Currie New member Username: crookedtreefarm Post Number: 13 Registered: 08-2006 Posted From: 209.221.46.155 Rating: N/A |
Thanks to all of you for the input and advice. I'll cobble some sort of bridge together before it gets too wet. Probably using a couple of railroad ties I have on hand for the span beams. Ann, the rolled roofing is a great idea. I have a couple of rolls left over from barn additions and it will help add traction. Thanks again Dwight | ||
| Ann Flickinger New member Username: annflickinger Post Number: 56 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 69.72.111.90 Rating: N/A |
Dwight, I built a wooden ramp to my barn covered with an old truck bed mat with bumps for traction and it works out very nicely, even the horse uses it. I also built a wooden walkway with rolled roofing on it, hoping if they used it as a toy they would wear down their hooves, hence less trimming. Needless to say they loved it and have it worn out after a year of use, but it did not help in the trimming department. Go for the bridge if you want them on the other side. Doesn't need to be fancy, just sturdy. | ||
| Amy Maxwell New member Username: amyqmaxwell Post Number: 33 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 67.40.45.30  Rating: N/A |
We used to have our goat pen by a small river (up to a foot deep in spots). The fence and highway were on the other side. We never thought they would go across so didn't worry much about the highway. Well, they did cross the river and got out by the highway. They was a nice scare! I have a feeling that they rock hopped more then anything. I would definitely build a bridge as goats 'normally' hate getting wet. Good Luck! | ||
| Kim Miller New member Username: radioflyer Post Number: 6 Registered: 07-2006 Posted From: 148.78.245.13  Rating: N/A |
Our land is the same way and mine will cross but not as much as they would if it were dryer. We're going to either build them a bridge or put a big culvert in and make a dirt bridge. | ||
| mark guernsey New member Username: 2ndchance Post Number: 30 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 70.129.196.21 Rating: N/A |
bridge ...lol. all i know is my goats hate water. if it starts to sprinke BAMM there in the barn | ||
| Dwight Currie New member Username: crookedtreefarm Post Number: 12 Registered: 08-2006 Posted From: 209.221.50.109 Rating: N/A |
What I don't know about Goats would fill volumes. Here's my latest quandry. I have a 5 acre patch that is disected by a wet weather wooded creek bottom. It's been dry since I got the goats but it will turn wet here sooner or later. When the creek is running it may be 6 or 8 inches deep on average. Deeper in some spots and shallower in others. I have read that they don't like mud, but will they cross water? My barn is on one side and the best grazing and forage is on the other. Do I need to build the little buggers a bridge of some sort or will they cross without aid? As always any and all help and advice will be appreciated. |