It's Complicated!

Well, I have the goat/poultry electric fence netting and it should be up.  But, as with every thing I attempt here at my *LITTLE* Farm it's been a bit more involved than I had counted on.  I thought I was getting the whole kit...nope...just the netting and a few poles...no charger/energizer.  I have spent the last two days trying to figure out just what kind of energizer I want/need.  Do I want to invest in a complete solar system anticipating that in the future I will be needing/using more fencing in remote locations...sure this is something I'd like to do a'la Joel Salatin...Salad Bar Beef, Pigerator Pork, Pastured Poultry and my very own Glorious Grass Grazing Goats, but what if it doesn't work out and I've invested all of those $$$$?  Been there done that (that's why I have a $50,000 mobile commercial kitchen).  Or do I spend the least amount and get what I pay for and have to do the whole thing over again: bigger and better.  Is there resale value in a solar powered charger/energizer thingy?  I'm going to go ahead and get the least expensive set-up and if all works out I'll invest in a more professional set-up next Fall.  Tomorrow I'll go to Tractor Supply and get what I need...pay cash: no plastic and in a month kick myself in the butt for not getting the better set-up!

I'm going to spend Saturday at a Goat Sale.  I haven't been to one of those in twenty (20) years.  I used to be a Goat Judge for sanctioned goat shows and fairs...this Saturday should be fun and if I'm lucky I'll find a couple of Nigerian Dwarf Does to bring home.  When I had goats I'd never even heard of a Nigerian Dwarf Goat.  I had a small show herd of Nubians...I just loved them.  In my effort to cut down on grocery shopping it's almost mandatory I have goats again (that's the line I dished out to the hubby) and besides, the grand kids are going to love them! If I don't find any goats at least I'll meet up with some goat people that can point me in the right direction.  I had originally planned on two (2) does, but because of the amount of cheese and ice cream my family consumes, it looks like I'll be getting four (4).  I have an unlimited supply of hay and grains (no cost to me) and if the portable fencing works out...lots of acreage for grazing.  I love making cheese so I can hardly wait!  Okay...I'm getting the super solar set-up...gonna' need it!