Its true goats will not work for everyone There are some neighborhoods now that have ordinances preventing livestock. There are people that do not have the time to take care of livestock, not to mention that goats need a good enclosure. There are people who tether a goat and move it around to eat the desired vegetation. This would require the goat handler to make sure the goat is tethered where it can reach shade and water. Most people do not have the time to do this. People can take the goat with them to the garden as they work there but some people can only work the garden on the weekends so they would need to house the goat safely and humanely during the times they are not active in the garden. However, that being said, goats are a grand alternative to chemicals if you have the time, place and inclination. Another vigorous grass eater is sheep. the katahdin is a hair sheep and has no wool. It does not require shearing. It does not have the digestion of a goat and does not eat the barn or jump over the barn. They are a sweet animal..... just a suggestion for those thinking of getting a goat. grins
