Goat fence for Kudzu Control

[RoMad]

I have been looking into putting goats on my property also. As far as fencing for goats, from what I have read, I think electric is the way to go.

 

[chrisott]

My neighbor called it bitteroot or bittersweet, then he realized it was the same as kudzu......

We have Bittersweet in Central Mass.

 

[sksmsllc]

More fence post in 3ft concrete. I bought 50 and used 47.

 

[sksmsllc]

We have Bittersweet in Central Mass.

There is nothing Bittersweet about Kudzu - it's one bad weed

 

[2manyrocks]

Thanks for the encouragement. How many acres and how many goats did you ultimately have to deal with?

I only had two goats in a relatively confined area that was maybe an acre to test how they would work. They certainly made a dent in the kudzu, but for the amount of work fencing and taking care of the goats, that's why I went to chemicals.

I really can't say how much kudzu I have because it has spread out in different patches that are no longer adjacent to each other. I no sooner had it killed (I thought) in one area on me, than it sprouted on my neighbor's property next door.

You pretty much have to be relentless with kudzu or it will take over before you know it.

 

[rmully]

10 to start then 20

That is not enough goats for 20 acres. I would use smaller plots inside of your 20 acres with the idea being that the goats will defoliate the kudzu then move them. You will want to bring them back after the kudzu starts growing leaves again .... keep in mind you do not want the kudzu to make any food by making chlorophyl and eventually it will kill the plant. Good luck!!

 

[BHD]

the only problem I see is the fence is not mouse proof,
as if a fence is not mouse proof it is not goat proof, :laughing:

 

[sksmsllc]

the only problem I see is the fence is not mouse proof,
as if a fence is not mouse proof it is not goat proof, :laughing:

LOL That is what I understand! I'm as concerned about predators as I am about shrinkage. It ain't gonna be pretty!

 

[sksmsllc]

That is not enough goats for 20 acres. I would use smaller plots inside of your 20 acres with the idea being that the goats will defoliate the kudzu then move them. You will want to bring them back after the kudzu starts growing leaves again .... keep in mind you do not want the kudzu to make any food by making chlorophyl and eventually it will kill the plant. Good luck!!

I need a lot of goats! I'm starting small due to predation risk. Just want to see how many I can keep from bob cat and dog

 

[2manyrocks]

My BIL's german shepherd thought he was going to make a meal out of my goats until his nose hit the electric fence wire. :thumbsup: