Targeted grazing is the removal of plant life by goats who are contained within an electric agriculture fence in an area that has become overgrown or possess an ecological hazard to native plant species.

Most properties will be divided into multiple grazing zones with each zone being approximately ½ acre. The herd is moved through each zone every 24-48 hours pending vegetation density. Leaving behind aerated soil, natural fertilization, and a biological reset that is essential to regenerating native plant species.

We’re based in Hoover, Alabama and primarily serve Jefferson County, Shelby County, and parts of Tuscaloosa County.

A herd of 50 goats can graze half an acre in 24 hours. There are some factors however, like the ruggedness of the terrain and foliage density. These challenges will be discussed with every customer to establish clear expectations and timeline.

Goats will eat 95% of vegetation that is put in front of them. They’ll go after overgrown brush, vines, briars, poison ivy, kudzu, and even small saplings. They will not eat grass down to the dirt like cattle or sheep, which is important when promoting native vegetation regeneration.

The following are plants and weeds that are noxious to goats: Black cherry (Prunus serotina), Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense), Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana), Lantana (Lantana camara), Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), Water hemlock (Cicuta spp.), Azalea (Rhododendron spp.), Yew (Taxus spp.), Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia), Crotalaria / Rattlebox (Crotalaria spectabilis), Buttercup (Ranunculus spp.), Black nightshade (Solanum nigrum), Horse nettle (Solanum carolinense), Pigweed (Amaranthus spp.), Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium), Bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum), Red maple (Acer rubrum), Chinaberry (Melia azedarach), Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium), Privet berries (Ligustrum spp.).

The goats stay safely inside portable electric netting that we call paddocks. The fence will be checked with every daily visit to water.

Each herd will have one donkey or llama to deter any roaming predators. Signs will be posted to inform the public who to contact in case of emergency.

Yes, goats prefer kudzu and is actually very nutritional for the animal. They will eat all of the leaves and strip the plant to where they disrupt photosynthesis, flowering, and seed production. Through fermentation in the goat’s stomach, seeds are neutralized from regenerating.

Every time the kudzu is grazed, the plant is weakened that eventually depletes the plants reserves. Eventually suppressing future regrowth. Grazing annually will help eliminate the vine over a period of time.

Nope. We bring everything the herd needs—temporary electric fencing, water tubs, minerals, and shelter if it’s a long job. With every consultation, we perform an in-depth site evaluation identifying grazing zones, access for loading, unloading, and water.

If the landowner is able to provide water for the herd while on a project, this would be appreciated but is not required.

Yes, however they are not pets. Goats are gentle, but they’re also focused eaters. We recommend keeping dogs leashed and children supervised while the herd is active. All people should refrain from crossing the portable electric fence to interact with the goats.

Not at all. Their hooves actually help aerate it, and their droppings act as natural fertilizer. They leave the land cleaner and healthier than before.

Through fermentation in their stomach, goats help prevent the spread of invasive seeds as they become neutralized in their stomach throughout digestion.