Have you seen them? Approximately 275 goats are currently hard at work in Hidden Hills! The goats are here to complete a critical fire hazard abatement task, clearing approximately 33 acres of vegetation along the City’s northern border inside the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve (formerly Ahmanson Ranch) and between Jim Bridger and Crummer Ranch Road.

The goats have started their work at the Southernmost point of Jim Bridger and will be working their way north and eventually west to complete their project.

In the  past, residents have reported being able to see the goats from various trails and vantage points within the city. Please give the goats plenty of space while they are working, and use caution as they are protected by an electric fence. Here are some fun facts about the goats:

• • The goats clearing the vegetation are mainly Boer goats but include Spanish and Kiko cross breeds.
  • The goats are not picky eaters. Surprisingly, they even eat Starthistle, Poison Oak, Italian Thistle and even Cactus!
  • You may notice large dogs among the goats, watching over the herd to keep them safe. Trinity and Buster are Anatolian Shepard and Great Pyrenees mixes. They are joined by three of Buster’s pups, plus Joy and Martha, who are all Anatolian-Pyrenees-Akbash mixed breeds, making them excellent guard dogs.