My dad’s neighborhood association here in SoCal rented goats to clear some of the bramble off hillsides and external areas to reduce risk of wildfire. It was very relaxing hearing the sounds of them being moved around and they did a great job.
I have Spanish goats and am currently using them for clearing forestry, we have a severe honeysuckle problem here in SO IL, and they clear everything 6ft and down, that way we don’t have to struggle to cut it, they keep on top of that amazingly
Yes but you are also on call 24/7/365 and goats are smart and take a lot of mental energy to stay ahead of, and also goats have many health issues. So its not all Gravy! Other than that yes its great!
Gina Land read my above comment on health of wether goats and brush eating. Wethers are cheaper and so attractive for buyers but brush eating can promote a deadly health problem.
What I like about this, is that when animals work for humans they have to suffer in some way, but here the goats are super happy as they are doing what they love the most - eat! Also, another advantage that goats have is that, not only do they they fertilise the soil, they also break it up with their hooves which allows it to absorb water. They also break up dry vegetation and twigs by trampling them, which in turn nourishes the soil.
@@jacoblangeslag7887 how about once those goats eat the invasive plants you can replace them with the natives so they can never grow back in for what’s worth it’s restoring the balance of nature
This is very informative! I live on an acre but it's all wooded and we can't get it under control and have been considering goats. Plus we've been wanting goats for awhile and have the perfect set up to house them at night.
It’s probably too late since you commented 9 months ago but, 1 acre isn’t much and with a chainsaw and chemical you can clear and treat all of it in a day, a dozen goats can clear that within a month and need more after that
@@jacoblangeslag7887 no, i meant bringing kids out to watch & learn. Kids these days are not getting enough real life experience, away from their computers. In my town the kids go out in nature and do projects. There's no comparison.
Yes I want to know how its going, because I have about that much that's too overgrown and invasive. Its too wet all the time in Ky to chainsaw everything.
Every day we experience stimulus overcharge. Watching goats eat leaves and brush seems like a great way to relax and mentally recharge. If I had a choice between meditation, going for a walk, or sitting on my porch watching nature, I would choose the latter.
Hi. Great idea. I was curious about using a few goats in a large back yard rather than using a gas mower. Previous I rented a little house with a yard so big i had to pay someone to mow it. Later i thought i should have put an ad in the paper for anyone raising goats to come by and let them have lots of grass. It would have saved me a lot of money, saved gas, and saved the environment. And no noise.😀
They are excellent at managing brush , weeds and grass.. very tender on the grass and dont destroy as much as horses and sheep in my opinion. However push mowers are cheaper than hiring goats for a residential backyard unless you can find someone to take you up on your offer!
It is very interesting, I thing those who are negative attitude with goats ,this vidieo gives a good remedey for there wrong attitude on goats. Muluken Zerihun. From Ethiopia, Bahirdar.
I love goats. Our goats helped prune our property enough to motivate me to work on it. The help from the goats is amazing. Great helpers. Neutered male goats, wethers, will develop bladder stones that they can’t pass because the neutering stops the growth of their penis and therefor their urethra. The stone can’t pas through the urethra. They can’t pee and bladder will leak into the abdomen and cause urine scald. They will die from this. Mineral and protein rich brush increases the incident of bladder stones.best to use Does and Rams as brush grazing will shorten a wethers life and it will end in painful illness.
Hey sorry to hear about this. We have not seen this problem. The oldest members of our herd are wethers. Sorry to hear you had that problem - maybe cut back on grain if you are feeding it.
Mark, how long does it take you to move the fence? How often do you move it? Do you have to put a second fence right next to the current fence and lead them in or can you move it longer distances and they will follow you? What do you use for shelter? I found my new fence takes me about 4 hours to clear a path and move it. Hoping it gets easier.
Low compaction fraction great action, well versed , knocking down productivity of perennials year to year will set them back from lack of photosynthesis, sooner in season will accelerate decline in tree, brush species.
Night time is ok, We have yet to have predator problems in MN. Swampy areas ok to eat, just watch for liverflukes and other internal parasites. Cheers.
Do the electric fence panels keep predators from harming the goats? I just have 2 pet goats but I am afraid to turn them out in the wooded areas because of coyotes and bobcats. Would appreciate your thoughts on that
Great video! What type of goats do you use / recommend? Does it matter which breed? How much would it cost (roughly) to have goats come to my property - an overgrown two acre wooded area - or - how much do you charge? Thanks!
Is there a way to use/raise goats that don't require them to be near your home. I'm looking to buy some property (35-55 acres) a mile or two from home and want to use a heard of goats to help clear the area in small 1-5 acres increments so the land is more accessible/and useable for hunting and perhaps homesteading. My big concern is coyotes and the health of the goats. If I can solve the coyote problem is it possible to have many of the feeding/shelter options to run semi-automatically so that they don't require a great deal of attention EVERY day? I'm not looking to do full-time goat farming but I also don't want to treat the animals inhumanely. Ideally, I'd be able to use them for meat in addition to just clearing the property of browse. Thanks. I found this video very helpful.
Yup very possible. See if your coyote pressure is bad. Despite coyotes all over in our area of the country they leave the goats alone. They can be on forage in warm season. Some goats we and breeds require more supplementation in the winter time here so may look into remote feeders or feeding blocks. Cheers,
Do you ever get over to Chippewa County, WI? The farm had been in the family since 1911. With no more cattle in the pasture, it has mostly grown up into popple trees. They grow up fast, rot, and fall over. But even on our home site, what issn't field is all brush now.
We work year round with the goats in Minnesota. Have to check on horseback or snowmobiles at times and of course need to supplement them with different feeds depending on the weather.
Hi Jacob Ive got 60 acres in South Texas and would love to do this especially fencing off my fence line and have the goats eat and clean the fence line up. Do you think that would work? Thanks in advance
Many breeds but mostly Spanish goats, all types. No LGD needed in our area but you will want to make sure you dont need them in your area as some parts of country can have real problems. Yes access to water. Cheers.
This could save lives in places with forest fires. These sweet goats could clean up the brush. California. Spain. Greece. All these fires. Allan Savory mentions grazing improving moisture retention in the soil and brush clean up for fire safety.
That's what I was just thinking too. I think the forestry service should look into it. If it works good enough they could have their own herds. Then other people could come behind them and scatter native seeds. Even the kind that first requires fire could be started before being scattered out. Plus the goats leave nice little pellets of fertilizer to encourage new growth.
You are exactly right this works!THANK GOD I do NOT have a problem with it BUT a ton of people do have a big problem with invasive bamboo and that mess is TERRIBLE!Will goats get rid of bamboo!?
Worm as little as possible (twice a year) selecting for goats that need it even less, trim hooves once to twice a year on the bad ones, buck in the fall, NO PROTECTION DOG - not needed in our system, kid around May!
Pros - High demand, get to be outside Con - Constantly on call, goats are one of the hardest animals to contain and keep alive. You should check out our courses on www.GrazeGoats.com if you are thinking of starting a business.
This something I have wanted to do since I was seven years old. I learned about goats and I vowed that I would someday have a farm and my goats with trim all my neighbors yards!! LOL I still think this will be possible today! But I do not know how to get started. I do not own my own home but I wish I did and I would just like to go out to really get started just in my neighborhood. But like I said I don't have my own space😔
Sassy Sem - I would look for a way to work or volunteer with an existing goat business and that could well develop into ideas & opportunities for you. Take that first step.
Bro you are leading the life!!!!!That must be so much fun.I bet a wood chipper would clean up the stuff the goats didn’t get in no time.In S.California we got wild fires big time. This is maybe a kernel of a new business for me.I’m thinking about throwing a wood chipper into the mix. My idea is what the goats can’t chew up and poop out,the chipper will just chop it up.Green fire suppression.!
How about young sprouting privet that has been mowed down previously? Will goats keep this down until it dies off? Also silk trees, memosa trees, do they eat the sprouts as they emerge from the ground? Also kudzu, but I think they will like this.
Cites in southern California are using goats to remove poison ivy and poison oak from urban hillsides and canyons, and the benefit is that the goats remove all other invasive plant species as well, keeping down the ground-level vegetation that helps to fuel fires. Cheaper than other methods. Those are the same goats that are used elsewhere in the state to keep down invasive species.
what do you do with them in the winter, and is it paying well. seems like a great idea. also will they eat poison ivy and eliminate it or is it a repetitive thing only eating the new growth.
Hi Jacob: Love this video - I have just purchased a small farm in Portugal (tendency for Wild Fires) I will have about 5 hectares. I want goats to manage the land - not necessary for milk - only for clearing. How many goats and type would you recommend - also - do you supplement with hay? or is the brush enough nourishment? (vitamins and mineral aside) Portugal is mild in the winter rarely gets to freezing in my area.
Hey I am New to your channel, we have set up our electric fence and will start with two or three goats! What kind of fence do you recommend for goats for brush clearing ! One of the challenge was setting the fence in the woods!
Goats are browsers, sheep (horses, cows) are grazers. Goats will take down small trees and work their way down, sheep graze primarily at ground level. Some use both on the same property to maintain it.
Yes science like to put thing in categories. I like goats because they graze and browse. Yes I do use sheep, horses, geese etc. Depending on the goal. I also have my horses and sheep browse at times too.
We just clear cut an area around our cabin about 2 years ago. It has now grown back up with Sticker bushes and Black berry bushes about waste high . Will goats them?
There is a big range depending on how urban it is, thickness of vegetation, time of year, special people fencing required, insurance requirements, zoning laws, amount of acerage... but in general between 800 to 1500 per acre is a normal range for smaller projects.
Hey Jacob.. If you have a large infestation.. can you just let them run wild ? Will they just limit themselves to the food available and return home when done? or are they just likely to go feral and cause problems? Like foxes and rabbits????? ie.
if you let them go at your place in Australia they probably would make it to Minnesota in a week! haha just kidding! they tend to wander very fast without fences. however I have had luck in winter with this method and letting them out just before sunset so they come back into their shelters where they are closed up.
Our goats work year round. Some of their best work in my opinion takes place in the cool season months. Still trying to show the world of this as it takes awhile for people to wrap their minds around it.
Hi Jacob - what are your thoughts on vaccinating or de-worming your goats? Do you do that? Also, what are your thoughts about these mineral blocks some people use? Necessary?
Most areas are 60-90 percent invasive infected so we let them have free access the first year or two, maybe year three we will fence off areas or wrap individual special trees - however this is often not needed in many areas as natives do a good job of catching up once you take away the competitive advantage of the invasive plants away.
I'm in Northern MN and have been looking into goats for clearing. We were thinking of getting two to start with. With the electric fencing at 165' how many fences would you suggest for making a paddock for the pair of goats?
David Setness What plant species will they be going after? It really depends on how often you want to move the fence. I would say 3 or 4 fences would be a good size depending on the vegetation load.
Hey David - If you live in our service area - go to www.Goatdispatch.com and fill out the request a quote. We charge by the area not by the day as some days its rains and some days the goats sleep in longer than others!
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My dad’s neighborhood association here in SoCal rented goats to clear some of the bramble off hillsides and external areas to reduce risk of wildfire. It was very relaxing hearing the sounds of them being moved around and they did a great job.
I have Spanish goats and am currently using them for clearing forestry, we have a severe honeysuckle problem here in SO IL, and they clear everything 6ft and down, that way we don’t have to struggle to cut it, they keep on top of that amazingly
Great! We have had great success with goats on Honeysuckle this is a species they really excel at!
I'm getting into this business, you get to keep goats, other people feed them THEN they pay you !! lol
Yes but you are also on call 24/7/365 and goats are smart and take a lot of mental energy to stay ahead of, and also goats have many health issues. So its not all Gravy! Other than that yes its great!
Not all gravy? How about goat milk? :D I figure if you can raise farm animals, rent-a-goat is a good choice! Hope to see more goat videos!
So nice to see someone giving animals purpose again
I have been wanting to get some goats. I didn’t realize how great they were at “cleaning up” the woods. They are adorable! 🐐
Gina Land read my above comment on health of wether goats and brush eating. Wethers are cheaper and so attractive for buyers but brush eating can promote a deadly health problem.
elsa Grace Okay, I will try and find it. Thank you!
What I like about this, is that when animals work for humans they have to suffer in some way, but here the goats are super happy as they are doing what they love the most - eat!
Also, another advantage that goats have is that, not only do they they fertilise the soil, they also break it up with their hooves which allows it to absorb water. They also break up dry vegetation and twigs by trampling them, which in turn nourishes the soil.
That in turn (if you have she-goats) turns their diet into milk, which turns into cheese or chocolate if you are fancy.
Right on!
Never thought of the Chocolate angle... good one
@@jacoblangeslag7887 how about once those goats eat the invasive plants you can replace them with the natives so they can never grow back in for what’s worth it’s restoring the balance of nature
This is very informative! I live on an acre but it's all wooded and we can't get it under control and have been considering goats. Plus we've been wanting goats for awhile and have the perfect set up to house them at night.
It’s probably too late since you commented 9 months ago but, 1 acre isn’t much and with a chainsaw and chemical you can clear and treat all of it in a day, a dozen goats can clear that within a month and need more after that
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This would be a great science lesson for school classrooms and a fun field trip. To an actual field, how amazing is that.
Good idea, should look into doing a kids video.
@@jacoblangeslag7887 no, i meant bringing kids out to watch & learn. Kids these days are not getting enough real life experience, away from their computers. In my town the kids go out in nature and do projects. There's no comparison.
Thank you for your video. We have just bought some goats to help maintain our five acres. Can't wait to see what they can do.
Manuel Mier nice and how did they do so far?
Yes I want to know how its going, because I have about that much that's too overgrown and invasive. Its too wet all the time in Ky to chainsaw everything.
Loved watching this! Thank you so much for sharing. A breath of fresh air for sure.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good game Coach! We are growing our Weed Team here in California. Still got a ways to go, but you have to start somewhere.
Every day we experience stimulus overcharge. Watching goats eat leaves and brush seems like a great way to relax and mentally recharge. If I had a choice between meditation, going for a walk, or sitting on my porch watching nature, I would choose the latter.
For sure!
Hi. Great idea. I was curious about using a few goats in a large back yard rather than using a gas mower. Previous I rented a little house with a yard so big i had to pay someone to mow it. Later i thought i should have put an ad in the paper for anyone raising goats to come by and let them have lots of grass. It would have saved me a lot of money, saved gas, and saved the environment. And no noise.😀
4Carl - Goats are browsers, don't eat much grass - sheep graze, don't eat leaves.
They are excellent at managing brush , weeds and grass.. very tender on the grass and dont destroy as much as horses and sheep in my opinion. However push mowers are cheaper than hiring goats for a residential backyard unless you can find someone to take you up on your offer!
thanks for explaining temporary fencing that you are using.
Really cool idea that you "rent" the goats out and set up the pens. Great idea!
Thank you so much! Great video! I've been so frustrated with the poison ivy this year. We have 10 acres we moved to one year ago and needed this idea!
Good luck, just dont touch the goats or the fencing after they are in it as I was burned 3 times last year!
I love this. The goats look so happy
They sure do seem to love having all this space to roam!
It is very interesting, I thing those who are negative attitude with goats ,this vidieo gives a good remedey for there wrong attitude on goats.
Muluken Zerihun. From Ethiopia, Bahirdar.
I love goats. Our goats helped prune our property enough to motivate me to work on it. The help from the goats is amazing. Great helpers. Neutered male goats, wethers, will develop bladder stones that they can’t pass because the neutering stops the growth of their penis and therefor their urethra. The stone can’t pas through the urethra. They can’t pee and bladder will leak into the abdomen and cause urine scald. They will die from this. Mineral and protein rich brush increases the incident of bladder stones.best to use Does and Rams as brush grazing will shorten a wethers life and it will end in painful illness.
Hey sorry to hear about this. We have not seen this problem. The oldest members of our herd are wethers. Sorry to hear you had that problem - maybe cut back on grain if you are feeding it.
Which medical injections should goats have to prevent malaria, larvae, etc. Before letting them graze a new area? The work you are doing is amazing.
No problems with malaria here. Just Brain Worm (Deer worm) which you have to watch for and treat for.
thanks Jacob, Well thought out video. i was looking for some thing like this. Turns out it was exactly what i was looking for.
good video and explanation! Love that you are here in Minnesota!
glad to see someone from Minnesota found this video!
Mark, how long does it take you to move the fence? How often do you move it? Do you have to put a second fence right next to the current fence and lead them in or can you move it longer distances and they will follow you? What do you use for shelter? I found my new fence takes me about 4 hours to clear a path and move it. Hoping it gets easier.
The same is going on in Tennessee. There is a project where goats are being used to eat kudzu, an invasive species.
Great little video, thanks for sharing!
We are starting this in central PA. Great vid.
Wonder if this could be used in the Western USA to stop the brush from setting on fire and huge forest fires.
Yes I have often wondered that as well
Sounds good. Can the goats "work" on steep hills? If so, how steep?
Any invasive plants that they will not eat?
Thank you.
Low compaction fraction great action, well versed , knocking down productivity of perennials year to year will set them back from lack of photosynthesis, sooner in season will accelerate
decline in tree, brush species.
Great info, What about the night time and posible predators, or rain; and what about swampy areas?
Night time is ok, We have yet to have predator problems in MN. Swampy areas ok to eat, just watch for liverflukes and other internal parasites. Cheers.
great video and seems like you are having a good time.
Yes goats are the best!
Do the electric fence panels keep predators from harming the goats? I just have 2 pet goats but I am afraid to turn them out in the wooded areas because of coyotes and bobcats. Would appreciate your thoughts on that
Loved this teaching/educational video.....thank you!
Great, hope you learned a thing or two!
amazing what you are doing here, keep it up
great video and awesome herd
Jake the goat whisperer, you are awesome my friend!!!
Great video! What type of goats do you use / recommend? Does it matter which breed? How much would it cost (roughly) to have goats come to my property - an overgrown two acre wooded area - or - how much do you charge? Thanks!
Is there a way to use/raise goats that don't require them to be near your home. I'm looking to buy some property (35-55 acres) a mile or two from home and want to use a heard of goats to help clear the area in small 1-5 acres increments so the land is more accessible/and useable for hunting and perhaps homesteading. My big concern is coyotes and the health of the goats. If I can solve the coyote problem is it possible to have many of the feeding/shelter options to run semi-automatically so that they don't require a great deal of attention EVERY day? I'm not looking to do full-time goat farming but I also don't want to treat the animals inhumanely. Ideally, I'd be able to use them for meat in addition to just clearing the property of browse. Thanks. I found this video very helpful.
Yup very possible. See if your coyote pressure is bad. Despite coyotes all over in our area of the country they leave the goats alone. They can be on forage in warm season. Some goats we and breeds require more supplementation in the winter time here so may look into remote feeders or feeding blocks. Cheers,
thank you so much! im an evironmental science major and this was so interesting for me to hear.
Great! I enjoyed my Environmental Science classes back in college.
Goats mitigate fire danger in AZ. Good on ya, goats!
Thank you for using nature to control nature!
This is great! Will they eat poison ivy and plants like Virginia creeper? My new property is loaded with both.
Yes they will, poison ivy is not one of the first out of the gates, have to push them a bit. They love Virginia Creeper
Do you ever get over to Chippewa County, WI? The farm had been in the family since 1911. With no more cattle in the pasture, it has mostly grown up into popple trees. They grow up fast, rot, and fall over. But even on our home site, what issn't field is all brush now.
That's pretty interesting! Thanks for sharing this useful information. New friend here!
I live in Minnesota and think this is fantastic.
You picked a good state!
Curious as to what you do in the winter with them? I'm sure Minnesota gets even more snow than us in Iowa
We work year round with the goats in Minnesota. Have to check on horseback or snowmobiles at times and of course need to supplement them with different feeds depending on the weather.
Lovely video, thank you.
what an awesome concept!!!
Kirk or goats
Can goats safely eat poison ivy and poison oak?
yes
Hi Jacob Ive got 60 acres in South Texas and would love to do this especially fencing off my fence line and have the goats eat and clean the fence line up. Do you think that would work? Thanks in advance
Heck Ya!
If there is an abundance of grass and leaves, do you still have to provide feed for them?
Good information, Jacob. Do you need to be concerned about wood ticks on the goats?
Good question! I'd like to know too.
In our experience we have not noticed any problems with this.
@@jacoblangeslag7887 Do you why goats are not bothered by ticks?
Whats the make your herd. Type, males, females. Do you leave security or water? Thank you
Many breeds but mostly Spanish goats, all types. No LGD needed in our area but you will want to make sure you dont need them in your area as some parts of country can have real problems. Yes access to water. Cheers.
This could save lives in places with forest fires. These sweet goats could clean up the brush. California. Spain. Greece. All these fires. Allan Savory mentions grazing improving moisture retention in the soil and brush clean up for fire safety.
That's what I was just thinking too. I think the forestry service should look into it. If it works good enough they could have their own herds.
Then other people could come behind them and scatter native seeds. Even the kind that first requires fire could be started before being scattered out.
Plus the goats leave nice little pellets of fertilizer to encourage new growth.
Goats with pigs and chickens work
@@jacoblangeslag7887 My lands better for it.. Just jump in my friend
Very Informative Jacob, great project
Thanks - Glad you liked it!
Thanks! Doing what I can to help the land!
Good video and great goat clean up!
Great use of goats. How much parasite pressure do you have to deal with? Do they require much attention to keep them healthy?
We move them very often so we have less of a problem with this.
You are exactly right this works!THANK GOD I do NOT have a problem with it BUT a ton of people do have a big problem with invasive bamboo and that mess is TERRIBLE!Will goats get rid of bamboo!?
Yes
Here in Kentucky it's Japanese honeysuckle and in some spots, kudzu. Honeysuckle can grow so thick that white tail deer can't get through it.
Yeah Bamboo looks like a tough one. Good thing we don't have that in full force in Minnesota!
To power them. Flipping cute dude. Goats are cool.
do you have any issues with predators getting through the electric netting?
No and the ones that do don't harm our goats in our region.
you would be someone Id want on my team! Keep it up
i like u man, thanks for share
What fence do you use and what fencer? I tried putting my goats in a 4 strand hot wire and they just walked through it!
It looks like Premier Fence.
yup!
how often do you worm them,, and trim hooves,, and buck with for protection or a dog and what time do you kid
Worm as little as possible (twice a year) selecting for goats that need it even less, trim hooves once to twice a year on the bad ones, buck in the fall, NO PROTECTION DOG - not needed in our system, kid around May!
Good job Jacob. Continued success.
you mentioned wetlands-how willing are the goats to wade into shallow water to each aquatic vegetation?
We use horses as they go out farther for cattails, goats can go up to about 8 inches of water, and we also use geese!
That's amazing job to what they've done
Out of curiosity, what would be the cons and pros of such a fun little business?
Pros - High demand, get to be outside Con - Constantly on call, goats are one of the hardest animals to contain and keep alive. You should check out our courses on www.GrazeGoats.com if you are thinking of starting a business.
This something I have wanted to do since I was seven years old. I learned about goats and I vowed that I would someday have a farm and my goats with trim all my neighbors yards!! LOL I still think this will be possible today! But I do not know how to get started. I do not own my own home but I wish I did and I would just like to go out to really get started just in my neighborhood. But like I said I don't have my own space😔
You can rent a rural property with some land.
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Sassy Sem - I would look for a way to work or volunteer with an existing goat business and that could well develop into ideas & opportunities for you. Take that first step.
are you doing it yet
Sassy Sem, where are you live? I have a land 20- acre land and need a person like you. Let me know.
I am in PA.
Bro you are leading the life!!!!!That must be so much fun.I bet a wood chipper would clean up the stuff the goats didn’t get in no time.In S.California we got wild fires big time. This is maybe a kernel of a new business for me.I’m thinking about throwing a wood chipper into the mix. My idea is what the goats can’t chew up and poop out,the chipper will just chop it up.Green fire suppression.!
Hope it worked out!
Is the fence electrified? Also how do you keep the ticks controlled?
yes it is electric. ticks don't seem to bother the goats
Do you recommend any resources to learn more about the logistics of a business like this?
Hello - I hope to be launching this option soon for people wanting to learn more. Winter of 21/22 project!
What about the threat and lost from coyotes /dogs etc.? How do u control threats? Do u reload and move them every night??? Thanks
What brand of fence is that?
I’m in Hawaii and have crazy invasives and want to start. Thanks!
Premier one fence - send pics when done!
Are there certain types of goats that do better eating the buckthorn than others?
How about young sprouting privet that has been mowed down previously? Will goats keep this down until it dies off? Also silk trees, memosa trees, do they eat the sprouts as they emerge from the ground? Also kudzu, but I think they will like this.
Sorry we do not have any of these species in Minnesota so I can't help you with this one!
Cites in southern California are using goats to remove poison ivy and poison oak from urban hillsides and canyons, and the benefit is that the goats remove all other invasive plant species as well, keeping down the ground-level vegetation that helps to fuel fires. Cheaper than other methods. Those are the same goats that are used elsewhere in the state to keep down invasive species.
Yeah there are a lot of rock star goat companies in California. They have been going a long time out there!
I'm hoping goats can help me with my huge poison ivy problem on my property!
Burnsville MN needs you great service.
we have been working in Burnsville! They passed an ordinance so we can work in this fine city now!
Is solar fence dependable?
It can be but plug in versions are still better if you have the option in my opinion
what do you do with them in the winter, and is it paying well. seems like a great idea. also will they eat poison ivy and eliminate it or is it a repetitive thing only eating the new growth.
We use goats in winter as well to do work
What about ticks? I have a very grown up 30 acres that I want to put a few of my meat goats on to clear but I worry about the ticks. Any advice?
Ticks dont seem to bother goats as much as humans!
IS there a particular breed that will eat Japanese Knot-weed or do they need to be taught to like it?
We are just getting on some projects with this one so I can't speak on first hand experience. Sounds like a tough one but we will see!
Hi Jacob: Love this video - I have just purchased a small farm in Portugal (tendency for Wild Fires) I will have about 5 hectares. I want goats to manage the land - not necessary for milk - only for clearing. How many goats and type would you recommend - also - do you supplement with hay? or is the brush enough nourishment? (vitamins and mineral aside) Portugal is mild in the winter rarely gets to freezing in my area.
I would start with around 5-10. We only supplement with hay in winter when temps are cold.
Hey I am New to your channel, we have set up our electric fence and will start with two or three goats! What kind of fence do you recommend for goats for brush clearing ! One of the challenge was setting the fence in the woods!
I like Premier ones 10/42/12 single spike goat fence for people starting out.
@@jacoblangeslag7887 my goat escaped 😚
Love it bro, the football analogy sold it to me. We probably going to try this out on our section in NZ.
+Eco Rookies Great! Let me know how it goes!
Goats are browsers, sheep (horses, cows) are grazers. Goats will take down small trees and work their way down, sheep graze primarily at ground level. Some use both on the same property to maintain it.
Yes science like to put thing in categories. I like goats because they graze and browse. Yes I do use sheep, horses, geese etc. Depending on the goal. I also have my horses and sheep browse at times too.
@@jacoblangeslag7887 Right! Who needs Science...?
Hi, great idea! I heard wild black cherry trees will kill goats, is that true?
I have heard that and have not had that happen to us. Lots of cherry trees in our pens over the years.
We just clear cut an area around our cabin about 2 years ago. It has now grown back up with Sticker bushes and Black berry bushes about waste high . Will goats them?
yes
@@jacoblangeslag7887 Do you cut back on the amount of grain or hay that you feed your goats when you have a mowing job for them to do?
I want 2 goats to keep the weeds and tree suckers down. Should I be looking for a specific breed?
How much does it cost per acre? Is there anyone who does this in Northeast Alabama? This is a great idea!
There is a big range depending on how urban it is, thickness of vegetation, time of year, special people fencing required, insurance requirements, zoning laws, amount of acerage... but in general between 800 to 1500 per acre is a normal range for smaller projects.
Hey Jacob.. If you have a large infestation.. can you just let them run wild ? Will they just limit themselves to the food available and return home when done? or are they just likely to go feral and cause problems? Like foxes and rabbits????? ie.
if you let them go at your place in Australia they probably would make it to Minnesota in a week! haha just kidding! they tend to wander very fast without fences. however I have had luck in winter with this method and letting them out just before sunset so they come back into their shelters where they are closed up.
What solar chargers do you reccomend?
What do you do during winter?
Our goats work year round. Some of their best work in my opinion takes place in the cool season months. Still trying to show the world of this as it takes awhile for people to wrap their minds around it.
I love your video!! they are so cute!! thank you. I learned a lot!
Wonderful!
Hi Jacob - what are your thoughts on vaccinating or de-worming your goats? Do you do that? Also, what are your thoughts about these mineral blocks some people use? Necessary?
some goats need it but try to select ones that dont need it or not as often. I like loose mineral vs the blocks that are formulated for goats.
I love the concept! Amazing! How do you protect the trees/plants you don't want the goats to massacre?
Most areas are 60-90 percent invasive infected so we let them have free access the first year or two, maybe year three we will fence off areas or wrap individual special trees - however this is often not needed in many areas as natives do a good job of catching up once you take away the competitive advantage of the invasive plants away.
I'm in Northern MN and have been looking into goats for clearing. We were thinking of getting two to start with. With the electric fencing at 165' how many fences would you suggest for making a paddock for the pair of goats?
David Setness What plant species will they be going after? It really depends on how often you want to move the fence. I would say 3 or 4 fences would be a good size depending on the vegetation load.
Great video! Thanks! Where are the goats during winter?
Working! They do some of their best work in the Winter in our opinion.
How much do you charge per day? How many goats at a time?
Hey David - If you live in our service area - go to www.Goatdispatch.com and fill out the request a quote. We charge by the area not by the day as some days its rains and some days the goats sleep in longer than others!
Where did you get the fencing and solar panel, super cool!
Premier One Fence Supply
What do you call that fence that you use ?
Electric Netting Fence