FAQ
Do goats eat everything?
No. Despite what you may have seen in cartoons, goats do not eat tin cans, tires, or old boots. Goats are browsers and like to sample a wide variety of plant material. If they find something particularly toothsome you can be sure it will be gobbled up quickly, but they will also avoid plants they find unpalatable.
Can goats eat anything?
No. Several species of plants are very toxic to goats and the goats will readily eat them if allowed access. In North Carolina the most common threats to goats are azaleas, laurels, and rhododendrons. The leaves of cherry and other pitted fruit trees contain a cyanide compound when they are wilted, but do not pose a threat when fresh. We look for these plants and other problem species when performing a consultation to determine if a site is suitable for grazing.
Will goats kill my English Ivy?
Our goats have developed a healthy appetite for English Ivy, but grazing alone will not eliminate this aggressive vine. The herd can help you suppress and gain control over ivy covered areas, but the ivy will return if further steps are not taken. We can recommend a variety of approaches to fight the green scourge and will be happy to do so during your consultation.
Can the goats eat posion ivy?
Yes! Our goats love poison ivy and happily gobble it up on sight. Even better, we can pull the roots for you for a small additional fee.
Do you stay with the goats all day?
Yes. Our goatherd stays on site to make sure the goats are safe and secure and that all their needs are being met. We also enjoy greeting visitors and talking to curious passers by about what the goats are doing.
How do you get the goats to go where you want?
We surround the area to be grazed with a portable electric fence.
Do you milk your goats?
Our does have not been bred so they do not produce milk. We do not plan to breed our goats in the near future (even though baby goats are amazingly cute).