Goat enclosure

Before you start raising goats, first you need to prepare is to build the cage. Enclosure is a place of rest and shelter for the goats. Enclosure which serves both to facilitate the raising of livestock such as daily feeding and drinks, disease control, and vaccination. Cages can also save the use of space for maintenance, help facilitate the collection and cleaning of dirt so it is always kept clean. In addition, it serves as a protective enclosure of livestock animals that disturb, shock the hot sun, rain and cold temperatures.A. LOCATION AND MODEL COOPLocation of the cage should be selected in the shade, but getting enough sunlight in the morning. Location of the cage should not be too far from home, for example in the back of the house so as to facilitate the supervision and care of the various distractions and things that are unexpected. However, the cage should be built some distance from the bustling traffic so they can live in peace. Good cages usually give safe refuge for the animals that inhabit it.Enclosure should be built on solid ground condition, dry, not muddy in the rain, clean, always got the morning sun, away from large trees or little open place. It is intended to prevent livestock from disease. If wet or damp spot cage, cattle will be susceptible to disease colds.In building enclosure must consider the condition, construction, and equipment enclosures.The condition is a form of cage or enclosure models that can help animals avoid direct natural disturbances such as gusts of wind, the rain, and sun. To get the optimal enclosure required konsturksi good planning. Models tailored to the needs of the cage. Enclosure should be sturdy, durable in use, kesehatahan qualify, and comfortably inhabited by livestock. Model of enclosure for the goats are generally shaped stage built above ground level so that there is under the under the cage. Height from ground level under about 0.5 m.Good cage construction is sturdy, strong, and durable. Enclosure that is both well-ventilated enclosure, walls strong and well, the roof does not leak, and the floor is not easy to damp. Frame and walls can be made of wood, bamboo, or solid concrete. Enclosure wall left, right, and rear closed to avoid the wind currents.Cage roof serves to protect livestock from the hot sun and rain. Materials for the roof can be made of tiles, asbestos, fibers, or thatch. This material is very good because it does not generate heat in the enclosure and durable.Cage floor is made of bamboo planks, boards, or layers of cement. So as not to cause injury to livestock, the floor should be made flat, flat, not slippery, not too hard and sharp, and not easily penetrated the water. Floor of the cage is made parallel to the floor board between 1-1.5 cm wide celahna feces and urine that can fall down. In addition, the slotted floor also facilitate the collection of dirt and cleaning cages. If selected models berkolong not cage it should be considered manufacturing floor. The state of the floor should always be dry, clean, not muddy or damp, and easy to clean.