Goat Fence Calculator
Calculate non-climb woven wire mesh rolls, T-posts, corner brace assemblies, and clip fasteners for secure goat paddocks.
Goat & small livestock fence
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Overview
Goats are notorious escape artists that climb, lean on, and jump over fences, or get their horns trapped in standard field mesh. Secure goat enclosures require woven wire with 4x4-inch anti-climb spacing.
This calculator computes 330-foot woven wire rolls, steel line T-posts, corner anchor assemblies, and post fastening clips for pasture perimeters.
Common mistakes
- Using standard 6x6 field fence mesh where horned goats push their heads through and become dangerously trapped.
- Building fences under 48 inches tall for agile or dairy goat breeds that easily jump 42-inch barriers.
- Spacing line posts wider than 10 feet, allowing goats to lean and crush the wire mesh down.
- Failing to install a top electrified offset wire to deter climbing and rubbing.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is 4x4 inch mesh necessary for goats?
The 4x4 inch square mesh opening is small enough to prevent goats from putting their heads through, preventing horns and necks from getting trapped.
How high should a goat fence be?
A minimum of 48 inches (4 feet) is required for standard meat and dairy goats. For Boer or athletic breeds, a 60-inch (5-foot) fence is recommended.
Can you use barbed wire for goats?
Barbed wire alone is ineffective for goats because they crawl underneath or squeeze between strands. Use woven wire mesh with an optional top electric wire.
How long is a standard roll of woven wire field fence?
Standard agricultural woven wire rolls are 20 rods or 330 feet long.
How many posts are needed for 400 feet of goat fencing?
At 10-foot spacing, 400 feet works out to 40 total post positions; 4 of those become corner H-brace assemblies (12 wood brace posts for 4 corners) instead of a plain line post, leaving 36 line posts, for 48 posts total.
How tight should woven goat wire be tensioned?
Use a wire stretcher bar until the tension curve crimps in the horizontal line wires are flattened by roughly half their original depth.
Should the bottom of a goat fence touch the ground?
Keep the bottom wire right at ground level (within 1 to 2 inches) to prevent kids and small goats from crawling underneath.
What line posts work best for goat fencing?
Six-foot or 6.5-foot heavy-duty steel T-posts (1.33 lb/ft) driven 18 to 24 inches into the ground provide excellent strength and fast installation.