Plants that Goats Can Eat!

Check out these Dottie’s Goat Farm goatscapers in action!

Vegetation can grow out of control and become something worse than an eyesore when it dries, a dangerous wildfire threat. So, when it comes to clearing fields in an efficient, sustainable, and eco-friendly manner, goats can be your best allies! You will be amazed at the variety of plants goats cand and love to eat. From dry grass to thorny bushes, goats will be more than happy to get rid of those for you. And, if there is poison oak nearby, they will devour it in no time.

Our crew, working hard at reducing wildfire risk.

A goat’s daily diet consists mainly of fresh or dry grass, weeds, and woody growth. But they would be in heaven “if you’ve got a hillside full of poison ivy, wild honeysuckle, briars and whatnot,” as stated on GOATS 101 Magazine by Hobby Farms. Beyond that, we have witnessed the Dottie’s Goat Farm crew tackling thorny plants like star thistle, cactus, blackberry bushes, and of course, beautiful roses too. So, if you would like to keep the latter intact, make sure to keep the goats away from the rose garden.

This poison oak bush is simply a goat’s delight.

One type of bush that humans hate but goats love, is poison oak. Oh, yeah! No matter how big or small the bush is, goats will most likely focus on eating that before tackling the rest of the brush. They will do such an impeccable job, there won’t be any poison oak leaf left behind. Though, as awesome as this may sound, be cautious and avoid petting the goats for a few days or weeks, depending on their exposure to the plant. They can transfer the poison oak oil onto you and cause so much discomfort. But, if you really can’t go a day without petting your goats, use gloves and change your clothes before returning to the house. 

Goats are prolific grass eaters and can enjoy a fresh green meal, any time!

These ruminant cuties are efficient brush eaters. If you own them, they will keep your fields neatly cleared all-year-long, minimizing the risk of wildfires on your property, significantly. And if you rent them, especially during the dry brush months, they will keep themselves very busy helping you reduce the risk of wildfires for the season. So, what are you waiting for? Start owning or hiring goats, for goatscaping, now!