Would you take in unwanted goats to build your grazing herd? What issues would you run into if your grazing business was in Australia? Is there a way you can have others raise your baby goats? 

In this episode of The Goat Grazing Podcast, Denny Woods with Central Coast Goats explains how he continues to build his grazing herd with feral goats, how snakes cause multiple goat losses per year, and how he runs an animal education service where schools raise his bottle babies and return them to him when they are of age to join the grazing crew. 

Where to find him: 

Instagram: central_coast_goats

TikTok: coasttocoastgoats

Facebook: Central Coast Goats Fire Hazard Reduction Services

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

01:16 What is Central Coast Goats?

02:47 The Inspiration Behind the Business

04:15 Managing a Herd in Suburban Areas

05:49 The Wild Goat Population in Australia

08:02 Challenges of Training Goats

14:19 Pricing and Customer Expectations

17:59 Future Plans and Government Contracts

30:00 Collaborating with Influencers

32:36 Goat Escapes and Fencing Solutions

40:10 Livestock for Learning Program

45:34 Bevy Burrows: Miniature Donkeys for Events

49:48 Memorable Goat Grazing Experiences

53:08 Advice for Aspiring Goat Farmers

57:17 Dealing with Snakes and Livestock Guardian Dogs