We charge based on a per day rate, plus a per mile transportation fee from our ranch in Harrisburg Oregon to your project. Depending on the intensity of the project and the location, our prices generally range between $700-1,200 per day for around 50 goats, and around $4.00 per mile from our ranch. (Keep in mind that every project is different and will require a custom estimate depending on the distance from our Ranch, the type of terrain needing grazed, and the thickness of the brush on the property.)

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A 1 acre project will most likely require around 3-4 days of grazing costing between $2,100-4,800, plus transportation fee. 

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To ensure the safety and well-being of our goats, we move the goats in groups of at least 50 goats per day and offer a full 10 hours of allowed grazing per day. We are unable to service jobs which require less than 50 goats per day, jobs that do not provide at least 10 hours of grazing, or areas smaller than 1 acre. 

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(Price "per day" refers to 10 hours of "allowed" grazing after which point the goats are trailered and either returned to the original project the following day depending on the contracted number of grazing days, or moved to the next project once the contracted grazing days are completed. 

(Note - Goats will often return to their trailer during the rain, or to chew their cud. We cannot control the amount of time each goat spends grazing each day, but goats can generally be expected to consume a daily minimum amount or organic material regardless of the variation in grazing time they choose.)

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50% of job fee is required upfront. 

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To protect the health of our goats, we reserve the right to remove the goats early if the project area becomes over grazed sooner than expected. You will not be charged for any grazing time contracted if the job is finished early. 

Goats are highly effective natural browsers and are able to consume a wide variety of grasses and plants such as ivy, poison oak, hemlock and invasive species like blackberries. They aerate the soil through trampling and their manure is a natural fertilizer. If concentrated in the proper amounts, they can quickly strip an area's underbrush for forest fire prevention and thin seemingly untamable mounds of brush and blackberries as part of a landscaping plan.

They are a sustainable and eco-friendly solution that promotes biodiversity, reduces the use of pesticides, herbicides, fossil fuels, and helps to restore natural habitats.

Goats can also greatly reduce the amount of ​material needing to be hauled away from an area by eating and trampling the vegetation and canes. 

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Plants goats eat include - 

Poison Oak

Blackberry

English Ivy

Scotch Broom

Hemlock (Non toxic to goats in Oregon Soil) 

Morning Glory

Thistle

Dandelion

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Goats do not clear land in the same way that powered equipment or a landscaping crew might. Goats are natural browsers and eat the plants which seem most desirable first, then move on to the other brush in the area. 

The amount of brush, plants and grass cleared is directly related to the brush density, how heavily the goats are concentrated in that area, and for how long. 

 

Our goats currently travel in groups of 50-100. 

As a rule of thumb, we find that 50 goats can make a significant impact on around an 1/8th of an acre per day, Therefore, in order to sufficiently graze an acre of land, you would need 50 goats for approximately 8 days. However it all depends on the density and type of brush in question, as well as the desired outcome of the grazing. 

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It is important to be aware that once the goat herd is removed, additional work may be necessary. 

Goats can reach areas that machinery cannot, such as steep hillsides, areas with fallen logs, and densely wooded terrain. They are useful for areas where there may be hidden obstructions such as fencing, downed trees, or lost equipment. Goats are also much gentler on the environment than heavy machinery, which can tear into the land causing soil erosion and damage to ecosystems. 

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Our goats leave manure on the ground. Their manure is an excellent natural fertilizer which is beneficial to natural ecosystems, but may not be desirable for certain highly traveled or populated areas such as city parks or yards. 

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Goats do not manicure the area. They begin with the most tender and delicious parts of each plant and will often leave many of the larger stalks and branches. Depending on your goals, a professional landscaping crew may be needed for areas that require high levels of precise clearing and manicuring such as city parks and yards. 

It is important to be aware that once the goat herd is removed, additional work may be necessary. 

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For the safety and well being of our herd, we keep them safely secured in their travel trailer during the night. 

This restricts us to 10 hours of allowed grazing time. 

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For the health and wellbeing of both our herd and our shepherds, our herd currently only works Monday through Friday.

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Goats often eat tree bark and while this is usually not a problem for large trees, the goats may completely strip small trees and bushes of all bark. This may be desriable for creating fire prevention strips, but for any situtations where smaller trees, bushes and plants must be protected, client is responsible for protecting said trees, bushes and plants. 

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Clients are responsible for obtaining any permits necessary for grazing goats on their project. 

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Our services do not include the removal of any brush, garbage, vegetation or manure. 

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Plants goats cannot eat - 

Rhododendron

Crested Wheat

Poison Nightshade

Azeleas

Tansy

Laurel

Evergreen Clematis

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