Goats for weed control

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TEXKAT

Discussion Starter · Jul 27, 2007

Howdy Y'all!
We have a 50 acre ranch west of San Antonio, Texas, that's full of cedar trees and rocks....and with all the rain we've been getting....full of tall weeds. My DH and I were talking about getting a goat several months back, but didn't have a good pen then. Well, now we do. We have three acres fenced around the houses and a pen inside that area. We'd like to get a couple of goats to keep the grass down around that 3 acre area. They would be pets....not for meat or milk. We do have coyotes around here, but the dog keeps them away from the house area. Our dog is a bit older and has been good around the neighbors calves, cows, and stray dogs.....I think she'd be okay with two goats. So....
Any suggestions on what breed would be best? Anyone know of goats for sale in our area?
Thanks.

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TEXKAT

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jul 30, 2007

Thanks everyone for your replies. : )

Our dog is a 14 yr old border collie mix. She might chase, but would quit soon. She tends to get tired quickly. I may try "testing" the goats in a small pen w/ her. She tends to stick around the house and cars. I think she'll be okay... you know, like, you stay on your side of the yard and I'll stay on mine. ; )

Thanks again.

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