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I was wondering if I could fit 2-3 pygmy goats in a 13x7.5ft inclousure. Do I need to attach more fencing to this? If so how high and how much room indise the barn will each Pygmy need? How much room outside? First Person to answers ALL these quesstions effectively will get the Best Answer! Please do not just put a website for me to go to, include the answers to my question!!

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Answer 1

I guess when you say enclosure, I need some more specific info.  Is this like an outdoor run or pasture?  That's not going to be enough room for 3 goats to exercise, play and be comfortable.  For your pygmies' yard, I would use at least a 20x30 yard, and you'll have to supplement with hay, as they won't have much forage.  But space wise, this is enough for them to exercise and not be on top of each other.

Goats are very good at escaping, and I'd recommend using a fence that is 5 feet, or run electric.  Pygmies are good at pushing under or "walking down" fencing and escaping.  You may need to use L-rebar to reinforce the bottem of your fence if using welded wire or chain link.

My standard stalls for pygmies are about 4 x 8 for each animal, but I have a couple of larger stalls (one for a baby pen), and a large indoor common area.  My barn is pretty small (about 20 x 40), but it houses our herd comfortably and leaves me room for storage as well.

Goats don't need a huge pasture, but they do need some space to exercise and play.  Get ahold of an old picnic table or other material for them to climb on, and make sure they have access to the barn during inclement weather.