We send goats, not mowers. Professional vegetation management powered by hooves, attitude and questionable personal space.

The Goat Father delivers targeted vegetation management using carefully managed goat grazing.

Our service provides efficient, environmentally conscious clearing for residential, acreage and commercial properties where traditional methods may be impractical or undesirable.

FAQs

What is the cost for goat weed clearing?

The cost of hiring a goat herd is determined by the requirements of each individual property, and its location from our homebase near Peak Crossing.

Our standard prices are listed below. However if you are unsure if your property meets these requirements, it is best to contact us for a custom quote.

Do you do onsite inspections?

For properties that require a physical inspection an onsite consultation can be booked. Consultations cost $150 + GST for urban packages and $200 +GST for rural

Consult fees are then deducted from the project quote (exc. travel expenses), thus refunded to customers who go ahead with the project.

Do I need good fencing?

A fully-fenced property is one that is secure to at least 1.5m high with metal, timber, or meshed wire fence (strand wire fences without mesh are not secure).

If a property does not have secure fencing we will need to manually clear a 1m path around the perimeter of the designated area, upon which we will install our electric fence system that will contain our goats.

Are the goats friendly?

Yes — although we can’t promise they won’t judge your landscaping choices.

Our goats are calm, well-handled and used to working around people. Many love a scratch and will happily inspect your pockets for snacks while getting to work clearing vegetation.

What does the cost include?

All goat hire packages include:

Location install, hire and extraction of livestock
Location install, hire and removal of livestock care items (water trough, salt block, shelter as required)
A herd and property inspection during the hire period if required

Up to 50km each way transport is included. Additional transport costs are calculated per kilometer from our base at Peak Crossing, and added to the chosen package.

How long does it take goats to clear an area?

Goats don’t work to a stopwatch — they work to a menu.

Timeframes depend on vegetation type, site size and herd numbers, but most jobs take between a few days and a couple of weeks. We’ll give you a realistic estimate before we yard up the herd and send them in.

Services - Goat clearing | Goat health | Stud bookings

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Urban Backyard <350m2

Perfect for suburban blocks and overgrown backyards, our urban clearing service uses managed goat grazing to reduce weeds, vines and unwanted vegetation across areas up to 350m². It’s a low-impact alternative to traditional clearing methods and works particularly well in difficult corners, uneven ground and spaces where machinery access is limited.

Best for: Overgrown backyards • Steep blocks • Difficult access • Weed reduction • Natural clearing 🐐

Includes:

Livestock Hire of 5 goats for up to 7 days
Additional hire rate of $35 per day if customer wishes to extend hire time
Transport within 50km of Peak Crossing

$595.00

Urban Back Yard >350m2 - 700m2

Designed for larger residential blocks and small acreage spaces, this service uses managed goat grazing to reduce overgrown vegetation, weeds and dense undergrowth across areas between 350m² and 700m². Ideal for reclaiming neglected spaces, difficult terrain and areas where machinery access is limited, our herd delivers a practical, low-impact alternative to traditional clearing methods — with considerably more personality.

Best for: Large backyards • Lifestyle blocks • Weed control • Regrowth reduction • Hard-to-reach areas 🐐

Livestock Hire of 10 goats for up to 7 days
Additional hire rate of $70 per day if customer wishes to extend hire time
Transport up to 50km from Peak Crossing

$850.00

Urban Back Yard 700m2> to 1400m2

Designed for larger residential blocks and small acreage spaces, this service uses managed goat grazing to reduce overgrown vegetation, weeds and dense undergrowth across areas between 350m² and 700m². Ideal for reclaiming neglected spaces, difficult terrain and areas where machinery access is limited, our herd delivers a practical, low-impact alternative to traditional clearing methods — with considerably more personality.

Large backyards • Lifestyle blocks • Weed control • Regrowth reduction • Hard-to-reach areas 🐐

Livestock Hire of 15 goats for up to 7 days
Additional hire rate of $90 per day if customer wishes to extend hire time
Transport up to 50km from Peak Crossing

$1,230.00

Small Acreage Clearing - up to 1 acre

For larger residential blocks, lifestyle properties and heavily overgrown areas, our large area clearing service uses managed goat grazing to naturally reduce weeds, vines and dense vegetation across sites up to 1 acre. This service is ideal where traditional clearing may be difficult, disruptive or impractical, helping transform overgrown land into a cleaner and more manageable space — powered entirely by hooves.

Best for: Acreage • Dense overgrowth • Weed reduction • Steep terrain • Difficult access 🐐

Livestock Hire of 30 goats for up to 1 week
Additional hire rate of $150 per day if customer wishes to extend hire time
Transport up to 50km from Peak Crossing

$1,950.00

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Have a larger property or a more complex project?

Our standard service areas are a guide only. We regularly work with larger blocks, challenging access, unique vegetation requirements and custom grazing plans. Get in touch with a few details and photos of your site and we’ll prepare a tailored quote to suit your project.

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Also available - Hoof trimming, goat health and advice, medication administering

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Get in touch to discuss your vegetation management project, request a quote or learn more about our services. Provide a few details and photos of the area and we’ll come back to you with recommendations and next steps.