Thursday afternoon, Jace and Scott delivered the herd - ten goats and two great pyrenees pups, Sara and Emma. The goats were enjoying their new environment, probably because it was full of tasty new things to eat. We watched as they nibbled the leaves off the stickweed, chomped on privet, and pulled down tender saplings.
The Goat Busters explained how to deactivate the electric fence should we decide to visit with the goats inside the fence. Really? We can go on in? Fun! The animals are friendly and docile, if not a little shy; goats and dogs alike.
The set up is quite simple. Inside the fence is plenty of fresh water for the animals, and a couple of food bowls for Sara and Emma. Outside the fence: the fence charger and battery (housed in wooden boxes), and a couple of pails for feed and field supplies such as a voltmeter, to check the fence current for indications of interference or poor charge.
And just like that, we've got goats in full effect!
- John
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