Process:
Let’s see what you’re trying to accomplish with a SITE VISIT to assess your project for vegetation types, forage density, terrain and access to water. This enables us to understand your objectives, properly scope your project, & address your questions. We have a 2-acre minimum for our jobs. Less than 2-acres? Consider engaging your neighbors or expanding your project area.
Site visits are done on Mondays and we ask $50 for this consultation. If you accept our bid, we will apply a $50 credit toward your balance due.
Once bids are accepted, a 10% deposit secures you on the schedule. Scheduling is subject to a few factors: job location, job duration, type of forage, and where it is in its seasonal lifecycle.
There’s plenty of prep work to be done in the days prior to the goats arrival. We will work with you to schedule time to get perimeter fence lines cleared, paddocks defined, electric netting installed, solar energizers powered, water sourced, etc. Some tools and supplies will remain on site to address potential needs during our stay.
Arrival day - Ensure a clear path for the truck and 24’ livestock trailer to get as close to the intended drop off area as possible. Once the goats are unloaded, we double check everything, again, get the protection dog settled in, and then check everything one more time, before heading out. We will be back daily to ensure the fence perimeter is in good shape, confirm water is available for the animals, feed the livestock guardian dog, and check the general welfare of the herd.
Our livestock guardian dog, GHOST, is a 5 yr. old Akbash and takes his job VERY seriously. He is NOT a pet - he is 100% working while with the team on the job. Thank you for honoring him by keeping your interactions with him to a minimum.
The team will consume 1-acre in 4 - 7 days, depending on the forage quality, density, and the heat. Job completion will be determined by ScapeGoats based on your objectives, industry targeted grazing standards, and in support of the goat’s welfare and safety.
Please anticipate paying your balance due ON THE DAY WE DEPART your property. Truly appreciated!
Pricing:
Pricing will be based on the following factors: forage quality & density, terrain and slope, difficulty to fence, & access to water.
Regional grasses, light brush and some trees on relatively flat to gently rolling ground: $850 -$1000 per acre
Dense regional grasses, laden tree skirts, heavy brush, incl. blackberry and/or poison oak on relatively steep or rocky terrain: $1000 - $1800 per acre
Animal transportation: $350 covers both the drop-off and the pick-up within our service area.
Pricing includes: set-up and take-down of electric net fencing, solar energizers to power fencing, on-site water sourced & set-up, on-site livestock guardian dog, and daily welfare checks on the animals.