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"Thank you - that's what i was reading about last night is the ElectroNet.  I'll be getting some of that so I can subdivide and rotate.  Thank you for the clarification on digging, with all the post out there it's hard to…"

"OMG! $58 per bag?! Now I know why I've never heard of anyone using this. It looks a lot like shavings in the picture, which means that one bag would not even be enough to bed a 10 x 10 stall. This might be okay for  a little rabbit cage,…"

"Goats do not dig, and neither do chickens. A goat may paw at the ground a couple of times before laying down, but that's it. Chickens scratch when looking for bugs and worms.  For rotational grazing with goats, the best option for…"

"This is the stuff I get off amazon and your right unless I order it online I have either straw or pine shavings…"

"I was going for Ft. Knox lol.  I was new to the fencing so I went off the guide that 6 inches accounts for all sorts of animals, but your right I went overboard but gotta keep the kiddos safe. I was thinking on the poly tape to keep goats,…"

"Welcome to the group and the world of goat ownership!  Wow! You have the Ft. Knox of perimeter fencing there. I can't imagine any predator going over that fence. If you put up more perimeter fence, two strands of electric is plenty -- one…"

"I've never heard of anyone using hemp for bedding. It's pretty rare, so probably not available in most areas. If it's like straw, that sounds like a good start. I am not a fan of shavings as bedding for goats. I very much prefer…"