Winter Care for the Allegheny GoatScape Herd

Allegheny GoatScape is comprised of two friendly herds of goats that clear invasive and unwanted vegetation in public spaces and vacant lots. The goats return to their home on the Northside when Pittsburgh's seasons turn cold, because there are no more green weeds for them to munch on! While the goats "vacation" for the winter, the cost of their care increases. Allegheny GoatScape is looking to lighten the burden of winter costs with your support!

In 2019 our goats and donkeys will work in an effective, eco-friendly, and engaging way to clear invasive plants on Pittsburgh's steep slopes, vacant spaces, and parks. 

Over the winter, the herds are off the job and “vacationing” at their Northside home, lounging in any available winter sun. To keep the herds happy and healthy through the colder months, we make sure they have everything they need in the winter. This includes food, supplements, and wellness checks!

The goats are just as hungry during the winter months when there’s no grass to eat, so they eat hay, pellets, treats, and veggies. Do you take a your vitamins? In the winter months, the goats and donkeys do, too. We provide daily supplements, including vitamin-rich goat pellets, salt block, baking soda, and sunflower seeds. Our herd needs to stay healthy in order to tackle next season’s work. We take them on regular trips to the vet to get checked from head to tail.