tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296556856093753877.post6855956796566202743..comments2023-04-10T04:13:17.654-06:00Comments on Esmae's Animal Filled World: Goat Transportation & GloriaEsmaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00299528591050493868noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296556856093753877.post-36204526330658311232008-04-18T10:23:00.000-06:002008-04-18T10:23:00.000-06:00That's a good thought and a good point. I had als...That's a good thought and a good point. I had also thought I might try using some hay bales to separate them so they can't ram into each other on the journey - and if they got hit with bales in an accident it would be unlikely to be fatal. I can also pay extra for the vet to come to me, which is always an easier logistical option, though the vets hate to do it.Esmaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299528591050493868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296556856093753877.post-42735246648092127432008-04-18T10:07:00.000-06:002008-04-18T10:07:00.000-06:00If you end up transporting those goats much I woul...If you end up transporting those goats much I would be worried about that system, if you get in an accident they'll be thrown around by their necks. <BR/><BR/>My first thought would be to get some canvas (home depot has some used for painting drop cloths) and then cut it so that it's the approximate width between their front legs and back. Then cut the length so that it will wrap their bodies with about an extra 6 inches left over. A quick stitch to the edges so they don't fray. Then add 2-3 grommets on each end of the canvas. Now you can wrap it around them and hook the canvas up to the trailer with rope or leashes or zip ties. Same effect but instead of hooking them up around the neck their weight would be held in that "sling" of canvas. <BR/><BR/>This is just an idea of course, I've never transported goats before, but I always worry when I have my German Shepard in the car with me so I give it thought from time to time.snafu918https://www.blogger.com/profile/06915556741538835834noreply@blogger.com