First Goat Problem

[Nanno]

Hihobaron, you can picket your goats out. They are less prone to accidents with picket lines than horses, partly because they're smarter and partly because they don't have the speed and strength to tear their own limbs apart if for some reason they bolt in panic. The biggest danger from picket lines is entangling the neck or legs. This is why I use a smooth link chain or a thick rope. The thick rope can get very heavy, especially in the rain, and cause the collar to rub their neck raw, though. Smooth link chains are very unlikely to tangle around feet and legs since they slide off or around instead of knotting up. They can still get hung up on trees and stumps though, so be careful of tethering near obstructions. I also use a leather collar or one with a plastic release clip that is weak enough to break in an emergency.