Do you think it would be economical for me to buy a goat so I won't need to mow my lawn so often? I'm a single mother and I really don't have the time or the strength. I saw 2 in the classifieds this weekend so I know it's possible.
2007-09-24 07:48:35 · 7 answers · asked by arismom 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
a sheep would be better for grass.
2007-09-24 08:26:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
More of a nuisance than a help. Grass only needs mowed once a week during the growing season. Goats need cared for every day. They'll need more food than just grass, especially in the winter, and will need water. Maybe you can get your kids to help out, when they are old enough.
2007-09-24 08:52:25 · answer #2 · answered by omichels24 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your by-laws. Keep in mind goats will eat just about ANYTHING and are not necessarily attracted to grass.
I solved the problem of too much lawn to care for, by killing it off and replacing it with low ground covers that accept wear, but do not require mowing. (clover, creeping thyme, ajuga, creeping jenny, periwinkle, etc. work great in zone 4 where I am.) Not all creepers are tolerant of foot traffic so check with your local garden supply store .
I killed my grass by placing large dark garbage bags over the grass and held it down with rocks. Basically the hot sun cooked it. It wasn't attractive for a few weeks, but I didn't have to mow either. I added a few inches of new topsoil before planting the new plants. keep in mind to space them apart as they grow quickly and many have an indefinite spread. Remove the bags as the creepers grow in.
Another alternative that looks quite attractive is to cover large areas with round rocks. They come in many shapes, sizes and colours, but can be very expensive.
I lucked out the first two years in my home by being able to hiring pre-teens in our neighbourhood to mow for me . They were cheap and did a great job.
2007-09-24 15:49:49 · answer #3 · answered by cameoanimals 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should stick to your lawn mower. Goats will require more responsibilities(and money!) from you than machine, since they are live animals after all. You can't just leave them in your yard day after day, and do nothing to care for them, right? They might eat your grass, but you have to clean up after them... you know? Hire a kid in your neighborhood to mow your lawn.
2007-09-24 09:17:41 · answer #4 · answered by Cosmos 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Goats eat brush, not always grass. Get a self propelled mower.
2007-09-24 07:56:58 · answer #5 · answered by reynwater 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No they need other food as well,and then there is the manure cleanup,hire a student they always need the money,and work far cheaper than a lawncare service.
2007-09-24 15:57:00 · answer #6 · answered by peppersham 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you could rent a goat every so often...
2007-09-24 11:36:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋