Haven't you herd?

For-“goat”-en already? No way! The goats return to Navasota Sunday, Sept. 25. The City of Navasota is going green once again, using ever-hungry goats to clean up the dense vegetation and brush along Cedar

Creek. A herd of 80-100 goats from Rent-A-Ruminant Texas will be on the job through Sunday, Oct. 22. This isn’t the goats’ first time working for the city; goats were previously utilized in 2020 to clear the same area of brush and weeds along the creek.

Rent-A-Ruminant has been contracted by the City of Navasota to clear vegetation along multiple areas of Cedar Creek this year. There will be someone onsite with the goats 24/7 while they are working. The company will move the goats through grazing plots. Residents near the creek may hear a brush cutter from time to time as workers clear paths to run portable electric fencing. Residents may occasionally hear the goats talking, and sometimes you may even hear staff talking to the goats.

Rent-A-Ruminant Rules:

• Please do not touch the fence! We use temporary electrified fencing to protect our herd. It keeps the goats concentrated on grazing specific areas and keeps predators out.

• Please do not feed the goats! The goats are here to do important work. Introducing snacks or treats to their diet can be dangerous and even fatal. We ask that you please refrain from feeding the goats anything as even some plant species can be harmful.

• Please do not pet the goats! The goats eat unwanted vegetation such as poison ivy or poison oak. This oil gets on their coat and can be passed to anyone touching them.

• Please be advised of Livestock Guardian Dogs. We may utilize the support of our Livestock Guardian Dogs for added protection against potential predators. Please do not attempt to pet them or enter the enclosed area.

• For any emergencies, contact Rent-A-Ruminant staff, 254-271-9148 or 469863-3476. If you have any questions, please feel free to call, email or stop by.