FFA & 4-H MEMBERS

BASIC PEN FACILITIES

   PEN or FENCE :

•           4" x 4" woven wire fence or  4" x 4" livestock panels are the most desirable

•         Chain-link fence is also great, but more expensive.

•         Pens with 6 " squares might allow goats to get their head caught.

•         Remember you are also trying to keep unwanted animals out as well as keeping the goats in.

•         Fences or panels should be about 4 ft. tall. (goats are pretty good jumpers)

   SHELTER:

•         Some type of shelter is a must.       

•         Goats can become sick easily from cold rain.

•         Needs to be large enough for them to stand under.  (remember they will get bigger than they are when purchased)

•         A three sided shelter with a roof should be sufficient.

   FEEDERS:

•         Store bought or home made is OK.

•         Need to clean out before each feeding.

•         Mount them off the ground and about shoulder level.

•         Making them something to have to put their front feet up on while feeding is a good idea. (builds muscle while feeding)

•         Hay rack of some sort. (need to feed hay up off the ground)

    WATERER:

•        Can be a bucket or auto waterer

•          Needs to be in the shade to keep cool

•          Needs to be kept clean and fresh   (check daily)

   OTHER ITEMS TO CONSIDER HAVING ON HAND OR ACCESS TO:

•       Trimming stand  ( to trim hooves and to shear fur)

•        Scales   ( to keep track of weight)

•        Brushes   ( to keep coats clean )

•        Hoof trimmers, electric clippers, drench gun

•        You will also need or have access to some sort of carrier or trailer to get them to the Fairgrounds.