2007-10-16 02:10:33 · 11 answers · asked by Tanya M 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
That will depend on your property's covenant.
A property covenant is a legally binding contract, that will have been drawn up when the land was originally sold for building.
These covenants may be many decades old, but you are still required to abide by them, by law. Some covenants restrict the keeping of certain livestock. For example, where I live, we can keep sheep, pigs and goats, but not chickens.
Check the covenant first (it will be in the deeds of your property) - if you've got a particularly awkward neighbour and you convenant prevents you keeping a goat, they could force you to get rid of it.
2007-10-16 02:44:09 · answer #1 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in Council accommodation you'll have to check the tenancy agreement, livestock are usually not permitted to be kept. If you own your home and garden I think you can do whatever you want! But if your neighbours complain you may have to deal with them, and if you create a mess or encourage vermin you'll have the Environmental Health Department turning up unannounced!
2007-10-16 03:07:12 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ Divine ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can keep a goat in your garden but watch out for foxes that have swallowed a fly...
2007-10-16 02:18:18 · answer #3 · answered by Dinodude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. I once had one in the garden, the kids wanted a pet and I wanted a lawnmower, so we compromised and got a goat.
2007-10-16 03:02:22 · answer #4 · answered by millypeed my choccie Lab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should contact your local authority and/or DEFRA. I don't believe there will necessarily be restrictions, but you will need to inform them so that they can grant you a license. You also need permission from them whenever you want to move your goat. This is to prevent spreading of disease, including foot and mouth. Hope this helps.
2007-10-16 03:22:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
possibly, even though it is going to eat each and every thing,vegetation, shrubs, washing on the line..... no longer in common terms grass and weeds. And as they're super get away artists it is going to finally end up ingesting neighbours gardens too.
2016-10-07 00:48:31 · answer #6 · answered by mcglothlen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your DO NOT need permission, you not a kid any longer I hope. However if you live in a metropolitan area you may need a PERMIT from the city.
2007-10-16 02:16:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How close are your neighbours. I think goats can get a bit smelly.
2007-10-16 02:24:26 · answer #8 · answered by Hi T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can , however just remember they will eat all your plants so I hope you haven't got a fantastic garden.........
2007-10-16 02:16:11 · answer #9 · answered by Margaret 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no permission needed, they're great if you want your garden cleared of brambles!
2007-10-16 02:19:03 · answer #10 · answered by lily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋