Hello
As we have some weed problems (aka trees, brambles, ...), I am considering a few goats to go with our sheep (about 700 in 2 bigger herds and several smaller groups).
As we do highly intensive rotational grazing in nature reserves, a shelter is never available.
We use our local, rare breed of sheep and I know there is a local breed (veryvery rare) of goats, so that would be the obvious choice.
Now, we use electric netting to control the sheep during the night, during the day, often wit a volunteer/payed shepperd. Our sheep do not have horns, but our goats would have. Is there someone with experience in this combination? Goats VS electric netting.
Do goats always need a shelter, or can they as well go without one if you keep them outdoors all year round (Belgium) or only in summer?
I would take only one or two in at the beginning to try anyway, but finding out the hard way can be expensive as the most obvious place to start, is the (recreational) training area of a military base
thanks a lot!!
Arthur