Fixing Electric Fencing

[Gizelle]

I wasn't sure what category to put this in but I hope someone who sees it will be able to help.
A few years ago we bought some electric fencing for the goats. It worked really well for aout a year, then they figured it out and, well... So we used it for chickens for a bit, and then it broke a few times and well you know what it's like you never get round to doing everything you mean to do, there's always something more urgent to do. Anyway, I'm trying to get it back to a useable state.
(I'll add some pictures if I find my camera)
First of all there are places where the joints have been broken, that I think I can do with epoxy-paste-glue-stuff, so hopefully that's nota problem.
Then there are the broken plastic posts, the ones wrapped in the fencing. Snapped just above the metal foot. This is what I need help with. Is there a way of fixing those or am I stuck with having to buy new ones?
Also some of the posts are bent. Is it a bad idea to try and bend them back since they're plastic? And would it be possible to straighten them by heating? and if so would anyone know how?
Thanks for thinking about it. Any reply would be appreciated. Even just "you're done for, it's no good".

 

[Mini Horses]

Assume you mean the electrified netting. Well, if broken areas are areas with wire, it's not going to be real good for goats...chickens maybe. Hard to say without pics.

BUT goats need strong fencing!! Electric "can" work but only if the current is strong and on. Most battery options are not strong enough. I use plug in and charge out shows on unit -- 15-18 on mine. Yes, set you on you rear strong!! I use 4' woven wire fence, + electric midway & top. Of course, I do have full sized goats. Goats are very athletic jumpers & climbers. Smaller are also.

Here's the thing -- they are browsers, nibble here, nibble there, move on. Everything looks better on other side of fence. Once a break is found, the game is on -- goats out. Their memory is phenomenally awesome Once found, remembered. Goes for getting out OR getting zapped! Hard zap.

One last thing -- train them to come when called by always same call, give feed. Very good motivated!! It makes a difference to get the back, once out. Ask me how I know! The pied piper with 40 goats following ....