The Best Plants for Goats to Clear in Washington
Goats are nature’s best landscapers, but what plants do they eat? If you're considering goat grazing for brush clearing in Washington, here’s a look at the top plants goats love to clear—and the ones they avoid.
Goats’ Favorite Invasive Plants
Goats naturally target fast-growing, invasive species, including:
🏡 Blackberries – Thick, thorny, and fast-spreading.
🌿 Ivy – Goats help control English ivy overgrowth.
🌾 Tall Grass & Weeds – Including thistles and ferns.
🍃 Poison Oak & Poison Ivy – Goats eat them with no issues!
🌱 Salmonberries & Shrubs – Great for clearing wild areas.
What Goats Avoid Eating
While goats eat a wide variety of vegetation, they instinctively avoid certain toxic plants, such as:
❌ Rhododendrons & Azaleas (Toxic to goats)
❌ Foxglove & Nightshade
❌ Oleander
If you have ornamental plants you want to protect, we’ll set up temporary fencing to keep goats away.
How to Use Goats for Effective Land Clearing
Goats are ideal for:
✅ Residential Yards – Clearing blackberries & ivy
✅ Commercial & Municipal Land – Overgrown trails, retention ponds, & parks
✅ Fire Prevention – Removing dry, flammable brush
Ready to Clear Your Property with Goats?
If your land is overgrown with blackberries, ivy, or other invasive plants, our goats are ready to help.
Blackberries, ivy, and poison oak—goats eat them all!
