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goats are eating my plug wires!

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Lynn Kasdorf

11-19-2004 07:14:50




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We have two very friendly and gregarious pet goats. Unfortunately, for the time being, the only place I have available to store my tractors is in a run-in shed that the goats frequent.

They have eaten the plug wires on two tractors so far. For now, I have leaned lumber against the delicate areas. I'm afraid that when I replace the upholdered seat on my '47 JD B they will devour that. They have shown that they love vinyl and all sorts of plastic.

I wonder if any of you know of a chemical goat repellent? Like maybe some scent that keeps them away, but isn't too bad for me to smell?

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Doneva Z. Chavis

10-30-2005 07:13:46




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 Goat Repellent!!! HELP!!!! in reply to Lynn Kasdorf, 11-19-2004 07:14:50  
Did anyone come up with a chemical repellent for goats? My neighbor has about 20 goats, that even with electric fences, and fences within fences, manage to get out day after day. They have offered to replace plants that are eaten in my flower garden (which I am building for my wedding) However, to keep re-planting isn't going to allow beautiful full plants by wedding date.



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Nebraska Cowman

11-20-2004 05:31:02




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 Re: goats are eating my plug wires! in reply to Lynn Kasdorf, 11-19-2004 07:14:50  
I have the same problem with packrats. Fences don't stop them! I bring valuable seat cusions in the house.



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rotten robert

11-19-2004 17:40:43




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 Re: goats are eating my plug wires! in reply to Lynn Kasdorf, 11-19-2004 07:14:50  
Sounds like it is time to start eating goats. They go good either pit raosted or in a crock pot with lots of green chile.



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Steve (Magnolia, TX)

11-19-2004 11:30:34




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 Re: goats are eating my plug wires! in reply to Lynn Kasdorf, 11-19-2004 07:14:50  
We used to have a couple of goats. I don't think you'll find anything to put on those wires to keep 'em from chewing them. I'd find a new parking place for the tractors... even if I had to get some tarps to put over them and park them outside, somewhere...

Steve



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buickanddeere

11-19-2004 10:20:40




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 Re: goats are eating my plug wires! in reply to Lynn Kasdorf, 11-19-2004 07:14:50  
Any unltra hot sauce in the stores containing habinaro peoppers and rated 8 or more. We eliminated a whole flock of "Whisky Jack" birds from raiding out camp kitchen. Seems a couple ate some bread after few drops of the hot stuff applied. My kids let the rabbits run around the garage for exercise. They left behind piles of "pellets" and chewed my brand new expensive garden hose which was rated for hot water usage.

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buickanddeere

11-19-2004 10:25:05




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 Re: goats are eating my plug wires! in reply to buickanddeere, 11-19-2004 10:20:40  
P.S.

Don't get the hot stuff on hands, skin or eyes. I washed twice with hot soapy water after dicing the cooler jallopino peppers. They was still enough hot oils stuck to my skin that after rubbing eyes while sweating. A trip to the emergency room was required to flush the eye with saline solution,apply some pain numbing cream of some sort and an ice pack.



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Sloroll

11-19-2004 09:18:39




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 Re: goats are eating my plug wires! in reply to Lynn Kasdorf, 11-19-2004 07:14:50  
Growing up on a farm many times we had to eat our "pets". Get sheep, or a Dog?



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markct

11-19-2004 08:39:09




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 Re: goats are eating my plug wires! in reply to Lynn Kasdorf, 11-19-2004 07:14:50  
yea i made the mistake of leaving our tractor in the goat pen once, they chewed on all the wires except the plug wires, all the light wiring they chewed on, and they pulled the keys outa the ignition and dropped them in the grass, took a few hours with a magnet to find em! i think the only way to stop them is with a fence, i know one of my fathers friends had a cow that loved to eat spark plug wires, i think it must be something about ceartain rubbers that tastes good, i know he said they only would do it to new wires not old weathered ones, musta been a taste on the surface or somethin, might try a different type or brand?

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Jimmy King

11-20-2004 13:56:31




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 Re: goats are eating my plug wires! in reply to markct, 11-19-2004 08:39:09  
My Dad and I were doing some field work for a nieghbor once, and we left the grain drill set in the field over night. The next day when we went back the rubber grain tubes were gone, thanks to the Shetland Pony.



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Rod in Smiths Falls, ON,

11-21-2004 18:47:04




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 Re: goats are eating my plug wires! in reply to Jimmy King, 11-20-2004 13:56:31  
You think goats are bad? Cows are terrible vandals.

I hate when they head for my SUV and start licking, or else knocking mirrors off. Utility trailers stored on the farm have lost innumberable tail-lights to visiting cows.

The ultimate caper, however, came when Gus left his Wood-Miser overnight in the pasture without disconnecting the battery. I'd warned him that these cattle were evil, but he assured me he'd never had trouble.

One enterprising bovine managed to lick all of the toggles to ON. One switch activated the electric lift mechanism, which burned out. Another produced a short that fried the main circuit board. It took a one-day drive and over $1000. to fix the mess that stupid cow made.

The farm has been a wonderful place ever since I banned livestock.

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Willy-N

11-19-2004 08:23:16




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 Re: goats are eating my plug wires! in reply to Lynn Kasdorf, 11-19-2004 07:14:50  
Heck don't put a fence around the tractor hook the Fence Hot wire right to the frame of it. The rubber tires will insulate it from shorting out. When the goats try to eat the wires the will get a good shock and back off. Of course you need to remember the Fool Saftey Thing someone may come into your yard like a kid and touch the tractor and get hurt and you could be sued over it so you better put up a sign it stateing do not touch high voltage. That won't protect you because what if they don't read it or see it? PS don't forget to turn it off when you get on. At least it will teach the goats fast to leave the tractor alone and you could disconect it after a while, you to if you forget. Mark H.

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GregCo

11-19-2004 08:40:14




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 Re: goats are eating my plug wires! in reply to Willy-N, 11-19-2004 08:23:16  
Willy-N has a good point. If you put a wire on the tractor they will soon learn that it bites back and they may very well leave it alone. Ours learned fast not to mess with fences and even if the fence is off they normally stay away from them. It would sure be worth a try, it may very well work and save the hassle of having to move gates to get to your tractor.



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Lynn Kasdorf

11-19-2004 08:44:28




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 Re: goats are eating my plug wires! in reply to GregCo, 11-19-2004 08:40:14  
actually- this sounds like a great idea- except for the mixing of high voltage and gasoline...

Actually , at the moment, my two JD B's are just awaiting restoration and don't have any flammables. The ford 650 is my working machine tho ans has gas in it.

I'd be nervous about this situation- like if there is a little gas leak at the carb, and a goat comes up and draws an arc from the carb to his nose- kaboom!

Maybe I'll try this on the JDs. Thanks for the idea (I think!)

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Willy-N

11-19-2004 12:37:59




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 Re: goats are eating my plug wires! in reply to Lynn Kasdorf, 11-19-2004 08:44:28  
Take out Liability Insurance and cover yourself. You might even be able to sue the Fence Charger people since they did not say you could not hook it to a tractor. Mark H.



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GregCo

11-19-2004 08:14:13




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 Re: goats are eating my plug wires! in reply to Lynn Kasdorf, 11-19-2004 07:14:50  
As stated below a fence is going to be your best option and you may need to add an electric wire to keep them from working the fence until it gives.
The problem with goats is that they are very curious and inquisitive and anything you put in their pen instantly becomes their play toy.
As far as repellents go, I have not found anything that will keep them from chewing on things. Some people use pepper sauce to detour chewing but they may develop a taste for it or just move on to another part of the tractor.

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old

11-19-2004 07:49:23




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 Re: goats are eating my plug wires! in reply to Lynn Kasdorf, 11-19-2004 07:14:50  
I agree with rusty about the only way to stop them is fence. Had the problem with my horses a few years back, but got rid of that horse. Put up a zapper fence around the tractors its fast and will keep them away one zap and there not going to hurt the old iron any more.



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rustyfarmall

11-19-2004 07:30:43




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 Re: goats are eating my plug wires! in reply to Lynn Kasdorf, 11-19-2004 07:14:50  
I have had goats, so I know what you are talking about. The best goat repellent I ever found was a very tall, very tight fence. I think you need to go to the local farm store and buy a few tall fence panels and some steel posts and just build a fence around your tractors, maybe even put an electric fence on top of the panels. Goats REALLY do not like electric fences. If you do not separate the goats from your tractors, one of these days you will find the goats up on top of the tractors playing "king of the mountain". Just a little friendly advice from one who has been there.

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