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10.) Can I pet or feed the goats? When goats are working we advise people to not touch or feed them. If people feed them too much over the fence the goats start to learn to become more vocal when people arrive. This practice brings the goats closer to the fence where they may become accidentally tangled. These goats are working and we do not want to fill up their stomachs with food given over the fence as they have lots of unwanted vegetation to eat in the pen! We do host “Meet and Greet Goat Events” where our staff is on hand and we allow people to be a little more interactive with the goats – Watch our Facebook or website page (www.goatdispatch.com) for dates and times. 11.) What if a goat escapes? It is possible that the fence may become knocked down by deer or a fallen branch from a tree. Typically, it takes a while for the goats to find the breach in the fence if they are busy eating so regular fence checks help to catch these. If a goat or two does get out, they will normally want to stay with the herd so they hang close to the fence and are easy to put back in. Very rarely the entire herd will escape and in this event, we have trained goat watchers to respond and put the goats back in. We typically do this by shaking a container of corn and the goats follow us right back in the pen. 12.) What happens if a goat dies? Our company has goats of all breeds and age ranges. It is possible that a goat may die on a project from old age or accidents. Our crew does extensive health checks to limit the likelihood of this occurrence. If this does happen one of our crew members will be out as soon as possible to the properly dispose of the animal. 13.) What happens if I see a goat limping? Goats are acrobatic creatures and sometimes they may get a sore leg from their movements or from playing with each other. Typically, limping only lasts only for a few days. Our staff will keep a close eye on it and the goat does not get better we will bring it back to the farm for treatment. 14.) What about the sticky seeds in the goat’s fur? After every grazing project our crew members will brush off any excess sticky seeds found in the goat’s fur. We like to keep their fur clean and healthy. If a goat does happen to be filled with burdock or cocklebur in the middle of a grazing project, we will remove them to care for their fur so they can continue to graze happily. 15.) What about goats transporting seeds that they digest? Goats digestive systems are very advanced and destroy many of the seeds that they eat. We also will have rest periods between projects to help flush out their system if they eat a high‐risk plant. We try to graze many target plants before the seeds become viable. 16.) Is Goat Dispatch hiring goat helpers? As our company expands we are always looking for more goat watchers! These employees work very part time and are trained in on how to monitor the goats and fencing and to respond to calls if issues arise. If interested contact our office at 507‐333‐5959. 17.) Is there anything I can do to help the goats? Yes! Be sure to tell your city, school, and park how much you enjoy seeing them. If you have a cell phone, take pictures and post them on Facebook and Instagram with the hash tag #goatdispatch. We look at these pictures to help track the goat’s progress! Goat Dispatch LLC 507‐333‐5959 www.GoatDispatch.com info@goatdispatch.com 66