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  • 10-08-2018 9:42pm
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    orchidsrpretty
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    Apologies for the complete lack of knowledge and possibly the wrong forum!

    I have two acres of land. I would like to fence off an acre and get some goats. It's surrounded on two sides by water.

    Ok so what do I need? I've seen those plastic shed things but haven't been able to see them online. Where would I get their shelter and what's the best value etc.
    The field I plan on putting them in is overgrown and has a bramble bush on one side. Will I need to fence off the bush? Will they need hay/food in addition to all the grass they will have)
    Anything else I should know?

    Thanks again.


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  • #2
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    orchidsrpretty wrote: »
    Apologies for the complete lack of knowledge and possibly the wrong forum!

    I have two acres of land. I would like to fence off an acre and get some goats. It's surrounded on two sides by water.

    Ok so what do I need? I've seen those plastic shed things but haven't been able to see them online. Where would I get their shelter and what's the best value etc.
    The field I plan on putting them in is overgrown and has a bramble bush on one side. Will I need to fence off the bush? Will they need hay/food in addition to all the grass they will have)
    Anything else I should know?

    Thanks again.
    See attached link for DAFM (Dept of Agri) requirements.

    https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/animalhealthwelfare/animalwelfare/registrationofpremisesanimals/

    TBH I wouldn't use any type of plastic shed to house animals as they condense in the Winter and are hot in the Summer. Better off with a simple structure off timber with a high galvanised/tiled roof that is not exposed to the prevailing wind.


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