All About Goats

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 Goats are more than just cute animals — they’re smart, efficient, and surprisingly tough. Whether they’re clearing brush, fertilizing your soil, or navigating steep hills, goats are some of the most eco-friendly workers around.

Here are some fun, surprising, and useful facts about goats that show why they’re perfect for natural brush clearing and sustainable land care: 

🌿 10 Fascinating Goat Facts

1. Goat terms 101:

• A male goat is called a buck (or billy).
   
• A female goat is a doe (or nanny).
   
• A baby goat is called a kid.
   
• A castrated male goat is a wether.
  

2. Goats are very social and intelligent.
They recognize individual people and goats, learn from each other, and can even solve simple puzzles. They're curious, affectionate, and full of personality.

 3. Goats have rectangular pupils.

These unique eyes give them incredible peripheral vision — nearly 320 degrees — helping them stay alert and safe in the wild.
 

4. Goats live longer than you think.
The average goat lives 10 to 15 years, with proper care. Some even live into their early 20s!

5. They’re browsers, not grazers.
Unlike cows or sheep that prefer grass, goats go for shrubs, tree leaves, and brush. This makes them ideal for overgrown yards, wooded areas, and steep slopes.

  6. Goats are amazing brush clearers.

They love eating weeds, vines, and woody plants — especially invasive ones like kudzu, poison ivy, blackberry brambles, and honeysuckle. 

7. A small herd can clear large areas quickly.
One goat can eat around 10–25 pounds of vegetation per day — and together, they can clean up an acre of land faster than you’d think.

8. Goat poop is garden gold.
Their dry, pellet-like droppings are a natural fertilizer rich in nutrients that helps improve soil quality without any smell or mess.

9. They reduce wildfire risk.
By eating dry brush and dense vegetation, goats help create defensible space and reduce fire fuel loads, especially in fire-prone regions.

10. They’re natural climbers and escape artists.
Goats can climb hills, rocks, and even trees. They're agile and curious — and also known for testing fences (so we bring our own secure enclosures!).

Our goats are trained, contained, and ready to get to work. Whether you need help with brush clearing, land restoration, or eco-friendly lawn care, our herd is a safe, sustainable solution for your property.

Want to learn more or book a free consultation?

Contact us today to experience the magic of goatscaping — your land (and the goats) will thank you!