The Goats R Us herders utilize the intelligent, hard working Border Collie for managing one to one thousand goats. Border Collies are famous for their ability to work with livestock. They have what is known as the eye, which translates into a single-minded focus on one thing: a trainer, a goat, or...

Egon, Terri, and Zephyr Oyarz n, Owners Egon was born and raised in rural Southern Chile where he helped his father earn a living by breaking oxen to pull carts. He has experience with livestock in a variety of international settings, and came to the U.S. to continue this work. Terri has kept livest...

How much does it cost to have a site grazed? The fee charged depends on the size of the site and type of vegetation, but the average is about $800 per acre. The cost includes the shepherd's salary, supplements and healthcare for the goats, fencing, and insurance. Is there an optimal time of year for...

Goats R Us is a family owned and operated grazing company. Established in 1995, our livestock are used primarily for fuel mitigation and the eradication of undesirable plant species. We provide communities with environmentally friendly vegetation management as well as public education about alternat...

OUR ORIGINS Goats R Us was the product of a dream. Beginning in 1995, Egon and his wife, Terri, pursued a goal to incorporate the animals they treasured into their everyday life. With the help of their young son, they began with 54 goats working in neighbor s yards to clear the brush and poison oak....