How goat grazing works
A goat grazing project is simpler than most people expect. Here’s the full process, from first contact to cleared land.
1. Estimate request
Send your property address, approximate acreage, photos, and timeline through the estimate form or by phone. Photos of the vegetation and terrain help us quote faster and more accurately.
2. Site review
We review the property — vegetation type and density, slope, access for the trailer, water availability, and any plants the herd should avoid. For larger or more complex projects we may walk the site with you.
3. Herd planning
We size the herd to the job. As a rule of thumb, about 450 goats clear roughly an acre of brush a day, so herd size and project duration are planned together to hit your timeline.
4. Temporary fencing
The crew sets up high-grade temporary electric fencing. It keeps the herd focused on the target area and protects the goats from predators like coyotes. It all comes down when the project ends.
5. Water & access
A water source on or near the site keeps the herd healthy. If water isn’t available, let us know in the estimate request and we’ll plan around it. We’ll also confirm gate and trailer access before arrival.
6. Grazing period
The goats get to work — supervised by professional herders, with guard dogs protecting the herd. Because the goats eat the vegetation, there’s typically no cut brush to haul away and no dump fees.
7. Pickup & follow-up
When the target area is grazed down, the crew collects the herd and fencing. We’ll walk the results with you and flag anything that could use follow-up attention.
8. Maintenance options
Vegetation grows back — many customers schedule seasonal return visits, especially before fire season, to keep growth in check year after year.
Ready to clear your property naturally?
Talk to a real person about your property and get a free estimate over the phone — we serve properties across California and generally require about a 5-acre minimum per project.
Call 1-858-751-GOATSee how it works