Look what they did!

Suzyq2u · #21 09/23/12, 12:22 PM

DOH- goats for sale?

KrisD · #22 09/23/12, 03:55 PM

Unfortunately Katie there is no way to keep them out of their unless they stay out with the coyotes. They stayed in my chicken coop last night until I can replace the door. They can't live in the chicken coop..I know who is doing it so at least I only have to muzzle 2, one is the instigator and the other is the follower. I wish it was one of the butcher wethers so the problem would be solved in a few weeks.

FrogTacos · #23 09/23/12, 04:09 PM

Rub some tabasco sauce around the edge, I bet they leave it alone then.

Minelson · #24 09/23/12, 04:12 PM

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Rub some tabasco sauce around the edge, I bet they leave it alone then.

You can try it...but have to say that mine love tabasco sauce...and hot peppers. I tried that on some trees back at our old place and it didn't work. Maybe some dewormer would work lol!

KrisD · #25 09/23/12, 04:14 PM

I bought hot cinnamon oil and rubbed it all over the trees it didn't bother them at all. The fumes from it made my eyes water!

downsized · #26 09/23/12, 04:50 PM

OMG... and I was just panicking because my goats ate the chicken/layer mash. At least they haven't eaten the bag (yet)... guess I better get out there before they eat the truck.

downsized · #27 09/23/12, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Minelson

If it makes you feel better...My horses stripped the bark off of a beautiful tree over night once. For 2 years the most they did was scratch their ass on it. Then one morning all bark GONE. We will see next spring if the tree survives.

I've seen horses do this to maple trees... suddenly one takes a taste test and tells the others "hey guys... this is SWEET!"... next thing, girdled tree. If they girdled more than 50% of the bark the tree will have a hard time making it.

Minelson · #28 09/23/12, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by downsized

I've seen horses do this to maple trees... suddenly one takes a taste test and tells the others "hey guys... this is SWEET!"... next thing, girdled tree. If they girdled more than 50% of the bark the tree will have a hard time making it.

I painted that pruning black tar stuff on it, fenced it in, and I'm hoping for the best!

CaliannG · #29 09/23/12, 11:42 PM

Here is one link for the muzzles:

https://midstateswoolgrowers.com/sto...?productid=616

Katie, the muzzles are made of nylon mesh, so the goats can still drink while wearing them, they just can't eat.

Dreamgoat Annie · #30 09/24/12, 08:14 AM

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Rub some tabasco sauce around the edge, I bet they leave it alone then.

Or mix cayenne with enough dish soap to make a paste. It was the only thing that stopped my board fence-eating Curly mare in her tracks. Just don't use any more soap than necessary--can't be good for them...

Sue

KrisD · #31 09/24/12, 12:32 PM

I tried straight dish soap thinking it tastes terrible and it attracted them like bees to honey. Who knew goats love dish soap? I tried bitter apple for dogs and it didn't faze them. I am on my way to get some habaneros to grind up and slather on. I'm replacing the door but I need to stop the habit before I buy a new door. Strangely my husband didn't say a word he just shook his head and walked away.

andabigmac · #32 09/24/12, 01:21 PM

Oh, what a good hubby. He needs a cookie.

Have you tried slathering it with Replamin? My goats would run from it!

Goat Servant · #33 09/24/12, 05:52 PM

Na Kris, just tape a bunch of syringes where you dont want them chewing.

andabigmac · #34 09/24/12, 09:19 PM

You know, I broke a dog from jumping up on the couch by putting upholstery tacks through a piece of cardboard and laying it on the couch. I wonder if you could nail a piece of cardboard with tacks over the hole. They would probably eat the cardboard tacks and all.