The Ultimate Guide to Hog Mesh Fencing for Goat Owners

Why Goats Need Specialized Fencing Solutions

Goats are nature's escape artists - agile, curious, and stubborn enough to test every fencing weakness. Traditional solutions often fail against their persistent pushing, climbing, and chewing. That's where hog mesh panels provide the perfect goat fencing solution that's both escape-proof and durable.

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Top Benefits of Hog Wire for Goat Pens

Superior Containment Features

• Small, uniform openings prevent kids from slipping through

• Heavy-gauge steel construction withstands headbutting and rubbing

• Smooth vertical wires eliminate climbable footholds

• Galvanized coating resists chewing better than wood or plastic

Long-Term Durability Advantages

• Rust-resistant for wet climates

• Flexible yet rigid design absorbs impacts

• Low-maintenance compared to rotting wood

• 20 + year lifespan outperforms other options

Choosing the Right Hog Wire Fencing

Proper Height and Spacing by Breed

• Nigerian Dwarfs: 4 feet tall with 4"x4" mesh

• Standard breeds: 5 feet tall with 2"x6" mesh

• Horned varieties: Add 12" height and use 4"x4" spacing

Reinforcement Tips for Challenging Goats

• Install double-layer fencing in problem areas

• Add outward-angled tops (45 degrees) to deter climbing

• Include rub rails to protect horns and fencing

• Combine with hot wire at nose height for stubborn goats

Creating Effective Pasture Rotation Systems

Modular Design Advantages

• Easily divide large pastures into smaller paddocks

• Premade hog wire fence panels allow quick reconfiguration

• Portable T-posts enable temporary sections

• Ideal for 2-3 week rotation schedules

Hybrid Fencing Approach

• Hog mesh perimeter provides structural integrity

• Single hot wire offers psychological barrier

• Reduces costs while maintaining effectiveness

Hog Mesh vs Other Options

Hog Wire Fencing

• 20 + year lifespan

• Minimal maintenance

• Excellent containment

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Alternative Options

• Woven wire: Cheaper upfront but shorter lifespan

• Electric tape: Frequent maintenance required

• Wooden rail: High cost with poor containment

Professional Installation Tips

Key Considerations

• Bury bottom 6-12" to prevent digging

• Space posts every 8 feet for support

• Use anti-rust hardware in humid climates

• Add kickboards for extra reinforcement

Maintenance Best Practices

• Regular inspections for damage

• Prompt repairs of bent sections

• Cleaning to prevent vegetation overgrowth

• Re-tightening loose connections

Why Hog Mesh is the Smart Choice

For goat owners tired of escapes and constant repairs, hog wire for small livestock delivers:

• Unmatched durability against goat behaviors

• Superior containment for all breeds

• Flexible pasture management options

• Long-term cost savings versus alternatives

When properly installed, hog mesh panels create the escape-proof goat fencing solution that finally gives owners peace of mind and their goats a secure home. 

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texkota panels and gates for small producers are sold by the piece.

Our panels and gates are perfect for small producers, 4-H fair pens, kidding pens and lambing jugs.

Benefits:

• More consistent steel wall thickness
• Better fit & finish
• Made in America by Americans
• Custom equipment layouts for individual operation needs are available

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sheep and goat panels

• Typically, our dealer’s stock 5’ x 10’ lengths, but they are available through special order as 4’,6’ and 8’ as well.
• Framed with 1″ sch 40 pipe and filled with 4″x 4″ 6 ga galvanized stockade panel that is 36’ tall, with an overall panel height of 50”.
• Some competitors choose to use rolled concrete reinforcement wire, which is not designed for livestock confinement.

sheep and goat walk thru panels

• Built similarly to our panels, the walk-thru panels are stocked at 5’ long x 7’ tall, but are also offered in 4’, 6’, 8’ and 10’ lengths by special order.
  • Important Note: The 8’ and 10’ gates offer a much larger diameter frame as well as an 8’ height, with a gate support built in to prevent the gate from sagging.
• What makes us different from our competitors:
  • The longevity of these panels has shown through many conversations with our customers. This is due to the frame being 1 ¼” sch 40 rather than 1” pipe. 

Connector Post

• These connector posts allow you to have the flexibility to set up your barns in a variety of configurations, without having to continually ordering new panels – such as having right side and left side swinging gates or making it possible to remove one panel temporarily and allow mommas that need a little more room to navigate multiple births.
• Many people realize when doing a kidding or lambing set up with pens back-to-back with a connector post you can have all four panels securely connected rather than relying on twine, wire, or zip ties.

fenceline feeder

• This Fenceline Feeder is available in 10’ and 5’ lengths and is designed to be a stronger, easier to transport and handle.
• Framed with 1 ¼’ sch 40 pipe, and using the same galvanized 4”x 4” stockade panel from our other products, not only above the feeder, but below as well, to prevent kids and lambs from escaping. 
• The feed pan uses beveled edges to provide strength as well as safety for your animals. Additionally, it is removable, allowing multiple feeders to be hauled flat in the back of a pickup, and can be closed after feeding to prevent kids and lambs from escaping.

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Fenceline Hay Feeder

Designed to allow flaked or loose hay to be fed from outside the pen with leaves falling in the pan rather than on the ground. Originally developed as an addition to our Fenceline Feeder and other TexKota Panel and Gate produces as well as any other panels or fencing you may currently own.

cattle panels

These panels range from 10’ or 12’ in length. Typically we stock 10’. The panel is made with 1” pipe for the frame and sides. The cross bars and uprights are 3/4” pipe. These panels are 5’ tall; 6’ tall panels are also available. The 5’x10’ panel weighs approximately 75 pounds.

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