Goat Hire and Goat Rental FAQs

Goat hire is a sustainable land clearing solution where goats are used to graze and manage overgrown vegetation, invasive weeds, and dense underbrush. Coastwide Contracting delivers the goats to your site, sets up secure electric fencing, provides water and shelter, and monitors the goats throughout the job. Once the job is complete, we remove the goats and all equipment.

Our goats graze on a wide variety of plants including blackberry, lantana, privet, morning glory, kikuyu, grasses, and broadleaf weeds. They are particularly effective in areas with thick undergrowth or hard-to-reach vegetation.

Yes. Goats are especially useful on steep slopes or environmentally sensitive areas where machinery access is limited or could cause damage. They offer a quiet, chemical-free option that reduces soil compaction and promotes biodiversity.

Absolutely. Goat grazing is a natural, chemical-free method of vegetation control. It helps reduce carbon emissions, improves soil health through natural fertilisation, and avoids the use of herbicides or heavy machinery.

Yes. Goats are highly effective at reducing fire fuel loads by grazing on dry grasses, shrubs, and undergrowth. This makes them an ideal tool for bushfire-prone areas needing vegetation management.

Goats are excellent for managing invasive plants. With repeated grazing, they can suppress regrowth and contribute to long-term weed control.

Yes. We provide goat hire for residential, rural, and commercial properties. Each site is assessed to ensure safe access, appropriate fencing, and suitability for goat grazing.

We offer goat hire services throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Valley, Central Coast, and surrounding regions of NSW. If you’re unsure whether we cover your location, feel free to get in touch.

Costs vary based on the size of your property, vegetation density, terrain, and hire duration. We provide free quotes tailored to your specific site and requirements.

The required herd size depends on your land size and the type of vegetation. We conduct a site assessment and recommend the optimal number of goats to complete the job efficiently.

Timeframes depend on the size of your block, vegetation density, and weather conditions. As a general guide, goats can clear around 0.25 to 0.5 acres per day, but we’ll give a more accurate estimate after reviewing your site.

No. Coastwide Contracting supplies all necessary fencing, water, and temporary shelter. We handle full setup and pack down, so you don’t need to worry about a thing.

Yes. Our team monitors the goats regularly, checking their health, water, fencing, and progress to ensure their wellbeing and containment.

Not at all. We manage the entire process from start to finish. You don’t need to be on-site unless you’d like to be.

Our goats are friendly and used to being around people. While generally safe, we recommend supervising children and pets to avoid interference with fencing or goats.

Goats are not picky eaters and will eat most plants, including ornamentals. If there are areas you want to protect, we can set up exclusion zones with temporary fencing.

Once the agreed level of vegetation is cleared, we remove the goats, fencing, and equipment. We can also offer follow-up advice for ongoing vegetation control or rehire if needed.

Our goats live on our farm where they have access to pasture, shelter, and veterinary care. They are well looked after and live healthy, happy lives when not on the job.

To enquire or book, contact us through our website or call us directly. We’ll assess your site and provide a free, no-obligation quote.