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@@zoemarialawson8943 Hi! Unfortunately I lost all my chickens. I made a video here about it: th-cam.com/video/zcYkdlCGKTU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=nM_LSD3ksKkT-9eb

@@zoemarialawson8943 Raccoons were able to come in over the top and open the plastic netting.

@@jannawebbon67 oh no. the main thing do is put a panel of chain link on top not net & use hardware cloth over that & tin. A chicken tractor is too small a life. secure chain link top with the same clips that attach the panels together. Im so sorry for your loss. Get brahamas they are big for day time predators to get. Congrats on your pregnancy.

@@zoemarialawson8943 thanks! We don't have chickens or goats anymore. Hard to balance with a kid and a full time job. Just the dog and a fish tank now.

@@jannawebbon67 I understand. When you are in 50s like me you will have some and enjoy

@@annarias-cruz7746 Yeah, we learned that the hard way. I posted a lessons learned video here: th-cam.com/video/zcYkdlCGKTU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=asai77BkKsZLYuEk

I don't have the goats anymore, I wasn't able to keep up taking care of them with having a human kid and working a full time job. I rehomed the goats and gave the new owners a lot of the equipment. The goat area has been returned to grass backyard.

I totally understand. I have 4 kiddos and they take a lot of time!

No, unfortunately I don't have the goats anymore. I had a baby and wasn't able to keep up with taking care of the goats and my human kid. I was able to re-home them with someone who had a family farm.

Hooray, glad that helped!!! That's all my husband's idea and execution.

It was the Arrow 6-ft x 5-ft EZEE Shed Galvanized Steel Storage Shed from Lowes.

Dog run is 10 × 10. The coop/box part is about 42 inches tall at the higher roof part, 3 feet deep, 50 inches wide at the widest point of the roof. The legs are 26 inches tall

That's a great idea! We have sold our goats for now but I hope others see this comment.

I haven't transplanted any of them. They seem okay for now but I might need to eventually remove one.

Glad this could help!

@@jannawebbon67 I hope to see more content

Thanks for the offer, but we actually had to sell our goats because we are moving temporarily.

The does were $350. Honestly, it took a while to get them from Left Foot Farms. The Northwest Goats has a lot of goats for sale, including registered Nigerian Dwarf Goats. facebook.com/groups/163475833805767/

Left Foot Farms does have farm stays which could be cool especially to see what their set up is and learn some goat chores. And yes, referencing Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood. I just think it's very funny to name my tiny backyard farm after a suburban mall.

They are actually quieter than our chickens were. When the goaties were very lil, they did cry quite a bit especially when they saw us through the windows. I think they get loud again when they're in heat. In general they aren't very talkative at night and bleat more during the day if they want our attention.

@@jannawebbon67 Thanks a bunch for fast reply and the FB recommendation. Looks like it will be a great source for finding 2 or 3 Doe sometime soon. Looking forward to it. Have you had any issues with them getting out of that type of fencing you put up? I wanna get prepped before I get them... Your little goaties are super cute!

@@1luckystrike I haven't had any issues with them escaping from the enclosure. When I open the gate, they always try to run out and then sometimes I have to lure them back inside with alfalfa. They like to rub their backs along some of the panels, so I'll probably reinforce those with an extra T post each. I hope you find some nice does!

They were noiser when they younger. The neighbors seem to like them. The kids like to peek over the fence and yell at them to get the goats to yell back. We've had some neighbors over to play with them.

That’s my biggest concern 😢 I’m not trying to make enemies!

Here's a link to the shed we have. It was difficul to assemble, so I don't necessarily recommend this specifc one. www.lowes.com/pd/Arrow-Common-6-ft-x-5-ft-Interior-Dimensions-5-5-ft-x-4-5-ft-EZEE-Shed-Galvanized-Steel-Storage-Shed/1000246405

@@jannawebbon67 understandable. Thank you! Absolutely love your video. Can’t wait to get my wethers

@@mandinga2977 Oh have fun with your pet goats, that's so exciting!!

Glad you like my lil goaties! I did a video last year about my chicken set up. th-cam.com/video/aGnaXVwnLds/w-d-xo.html

Unfortunately, our chickens were killed by raccoons. Here is a video about lessons learned. th-cam.com/video/zcYkdlCGKTU/w-d-xo.html

@@jannawebbon67 I had the same thing happened, but learned from what I should have done the first time. I was a newbie and those coons knew exactly what to do.

They don't seem to mind (as far as I can tell). We invited the ones right next to us to come over and play with the goats and they loved it. They were louder when they were younger and are quieter now. When we first got them, kids in the neighborhood would pop their heads over the fence and go "baaaaaa!" at the goats to get them to respond.

I feel like the goats are less smelly than chickens and they don't start squawking early in the morning to be let out.

They definitely act like toddlers!

I got them from a local co-op: www.co-opsupplyinc.com/marysville/ But they're the same as these. www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/horse-fence-panel-5-ft-x-16-ft 5 foot tall, 16 feet wide, 2×4 in opening. Smaller openings since they can get caught. Once they're full sized, 4 feet might not be tall enough. We used 6 feet tall T-posts and might reinforce where they like to rub up against.

@@jannawebbon67 okay thank you !

Yeah, they were especially loud when they were little babies, but now they mostly only yell if they see me. Our neighbors haven't complained yet! The neighbor kids sometimes will pop their heads over the fence and yell baaa at them to get the goats to baaa back.

@@jannawebbon67 oh cool, if I end up getting goats it would be on an airbnb vacation rental property so it could be especially cool for people on vacation to let their kids go over and pet the goats

Thanks for all your help!!!

5 feet! I probably didn't mention it.

@@jannawebbon67 so to confirm, they are 5ft with a 6ft T post, right? Have they tried or been able to jump over the fence or get put of their yard? Love the shed idea for a barn.

@@kellykaus4039 Yes, 5 foot fence with 6 foot t-posts. They've never gotten over the fence. They're still about half size. I'll probably need to move away chairs from the fence so they can't use those to jump over when they get bigger.

Thanks, appreciate that. Definitely learned a lot.

Thanks! They're super cute. I hope you have goats someday too!

I agree, a couple years ago we had an empty room that we would brood chicks in but now that's our four cats room so I've got to keep my four chicks in my room and it's not comfortable at all. I'm going to be going to Sam's and I'm gonna get some cardboard to do this. Awesome idea, thankyou

Thanks!!! That's a great idea. We have extra bits of the 2"×4" we could do that with. That would have also prevented them from getting their heads stuck when they were smaller.

I got them from Left Foot farm. I think they're pure bred but I haven't gotten around to doing paperwork yet to get them registered. I consider them more pets and won't be showing them or building a herd while we live here. I will breed one of them at some point mostly because I want the experience and want to learn how to make my own goat cheese.