Denny Woods - Central Coast Goats

Would you take in unwanted goats to build your grazing herd? What issues would you run into if your grazing business was in Australia? Is there a way you can have others raise your baby goats? In this episode of The Goat Grazing Podcast, Denny Woods with Central Coast Goats explains how he continues to build his grazing herd with feral goats, how snakes cause multiple goat losses per year, and how he runs an animal education service where schools raise his bottle babies and return them to him when they are of age to join the grazing crew. Where to find him: Instagram: central_coast_goatsTikTok: coasttocoastgoatsFacebook: Central Coast Goats Fire Hazard Reduction ServicesChapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest01:16 What is Central Coast Goats?02:47 The Inspiration Behind the Business04:15 Managing a Herd in Suburban Areas05:49 The Wild Goat Population in Australia08:02 Challenges of Training Goats14:19 Pricing and Customer Expectations17:59 Future Plans and Government Contracts30:00 Collaborating with Influencers32:36 Goat Escapes and Fencing Solutions40:10 Livestock for Learning Program45:34 Bevy Burrows: Miniature Donkeys for Events49:48 Memorable Goat Grazing Experiences53:08 Advice for Aspiring Goat Farmers57:17 Dealing with Snakes and Livestock Guardian Dogs