Sheep or Goat

[kuntrygirl]

Which is better to have to keep down weeds, grass, etc? Sheep or Goat and why? Please help !!! I'm confused and want to make the right decision before making a purchase. Any information would be appreciated.

 

[yellowdragon]

I have always heard that goats can be more of a hand full.

 

[reallemons1]

I would rather have goats as I am allergic to sheep and they need to get sheared.

 

[wynedot55]

goats are the best because their low maintance.but you really need to have goatproof fences.so they cant get out.with sheep youd have to sheer them every year.

 

[tiffanyh]

Goats dont really eat grass, they are more of "shrub" clearers....sheep are more for grass....

 

[greyfields]

Sheep eat grass. Goats only nibble it, then look for taller things like shrugs, trees, etc. If you want a level, even, pretty pastuer sheep are your only serious option.

But, you can also keep both and they will form a herd. That gives you a bit of each type of eating. Goats are more difficult to keep then sheep, though.

 

[Frozen Feathers]

Goats will eat grass...well maybe my lawn has more weeds in it...lol, but they do keep it trimmed pretty well. They do prefer the bushes, (especially my raspberries ) though and will go for those before the lawn. I would much rather have goats over sheep, but maybe I am bias, since i have 4 of them now. They just seem more personable and are fun to have around.

 

[greyfields]

Sheep eat grass:

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Goats eat grass:

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and leave it lumpy. Goats do not mow. Sheep do.

 

[barred rock'er]

sheep do make a pasture look (cleaner), and if your worried about having to shear them(which isnt really that hard). Just get a hair breed like Katahdin they're low maintenence and will clean up for ya.
plus
and this is biased,,,,
My sheep say goats are....BAAaaad
lol
No offense meant to any goatherderslol.

 

[Frozen Feathers]

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That's what my lawn looks like...I should have said they do a better job then my Dh...lol!

Now Katahdin sheep I wouldn't mind, they remind me of goats.