Goats Are on the Payroll in San Diego County

Hmmm, we could use them on our property to get rid of brush/tall grass/weeds.....  But we'd probably have to get some sort of movable fencing. Hmmmm

Jeff Dowler, CRS good morning, Jeff... I'd heard about this but didn't know anywhere that it was done. Now need to go and check if any municipalities in my area use goats.

I have heard of this and it makes a lot of sense.  I am sure the goats appreciate being hired too!

What a great idea. I'm listing a house that is grown up. We could use a goat or two to get ride of the overgrowth. 

And, if any of them get too close to the power lines and take a little bite, roast goat is quite tasty

But have they kept track of which goat is the G O A T???

Nothing better than 'happy goats' eating to their hearts content!  What a great idea.  Way back after graduating from college I landed a great job in Vail Co and my office was at the Fair Grounds.  Guess who I had roaming around! Yup a goat named Misty!  That was so fun.  Sometimes she'd trot up the handicap ramp, stick her her head in the window (if it was open) and 'talk' to all of us in a meeting.  Guaranteed to crack everyone up!

I've heard of "goat yoga", but not renting goats to clear underbrush. I've learned not to be surprised by anything in this business, but I will say, it's a first!

Interesting, Jeff.  I have never heard of this before either!  I have heard of someone using cows to have the land zoned agricultural, which saves on taxes, but this is a first for me.

They could make a sequel to Forest Gump and on the shrimp scene, they could edit it and use goats.  "You ever been on a real farm?  They got goats.  Goats can be used for: goat milk, goat cheese, goat grazing, goat yoga, etc. 

Jeff Dowler, CRS - What a beautiful goat! I've seen a lot of goats in my life but none as unique and exceptionally beautiful as this one. Goats do a good job and they never get tired of eating grass, shrubs, etc. I had one and found out a few things the hard way. Never wear anything hanging out of your pockets, leave shoe laces untied, anything sticking out of a hat, leave paper and/or books outside for the goat to get it, and if you smoke, don't be surprised if the goat takes it out of your mouth or pocket and eats it. Plus, never tie up a goat. 

Goats are on the payroll and rainbows are in the sky, and it's all good!

I had a friend once who had a couple of goats...purchased with the intent of clearing their land. They became wonderful pets for the family!

Pretty funny Jeff.  I had a client that swore up and down by the idea yet never really made the leap.  Apparently he missed out.  Mark

Dear Jeff,

This has been going on at least a decade longer. Goats eat things that nobody wants to touch. Poisonous plants, poky thistles, thorny cactus, they eat it all. And leave a little fertilizer behind. Good deal, I'd say.