Rent-A-Ruminant Texas
Brownwood, TX 76801
(469) 863-3476
kc@rentaruminant.com
Hello!
Rent-A-Ruminant Texas will be visiting our Canyon Creek neighborhood between the dates of November 14 and November 19.
The Canyon Creek HOA is committed to reducing the risk of wildfire to community homes and property. As part of this commitment, the HOA is conducting a limited pilot project with Rent-A-Ruminant to clear dense brush using goats in the greenbelt area between Chestnut Ridge and Yorktown Trail. This project is expected to last 2-3 days.
Goats have proven to be an effective method of wildfire risk management by reducing understory vegetation that can act as a ladder fuel, allowing a ground fire to transition to a much more destructive canopy fire. Rent-A-Ruminant is experienced in urban wildfire risk reduction through its work under contract with Travis County’s fire department and the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center.
The Rent-A-Ruminant staff will be on-site with the goats 24/7 while they are working and to move the goats through the intended grazing plots. You may hear a lawn mower or brush cutter from time to time as we will be making paths to run the portable electric fencing down. You may also occasionally hear the goats talking, and sometimes you may even hear the team talking to the goats.
Here are some things to know about the goat's visit...
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 do eat vegetation such as poison ivy or poison oak. This oil does get on their coat and can be passed on to anyone touching them.
Please do not leave your dogs unattended during these few days while the goats are working.
Please keep all gates closed that lead into the greenbelt.
For any Emergencies, please contact us at: (903) 452-6236 or (972) 658-5405 or (254) 271-9148.
After this project has concluded, the HOA will assess the results to determine if this project should be expanded in future years.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call, email, or stop by and visit with us.
Carolyn, Kyle, and Terry Carr
And your Canyon Creek HOA Board of Directors (board@canyoncreek.net)
This is the area to be cleared by Rent-A-Ruminant.
