"Billy the Goat" To Arrive Soon

Article Source: San Francisco International Airport

PRE-POSTING UPDATE:

I’ve been informed that the arrival of the goat herd has been delayed until early next week.

Every year, just before the 4th of July, the San Francisco International Airport provides goats to eat the growth (that is starting to dry up) just east of the rear of the properties on the east side of 7th Avenue and into the open space that is owned and controlled by SFIA.

The goat herders put up plastic fencing along the outside of the residents fence to keep the goats from jumping up and eating green growth on or over the fences. The plastic fence has a low volt battery powered bare wire running through the fence. This low voltage keeps the goats away from the fence. About 25 feet further away from the fence is another parallel similar fence.

There are end gates, thus keeping the goats confined to a small area, so hopefully they will eat almost completely BEFORE they are moved along to the next small area. In years past, sometimes the goats eat way beyond the 25 foot distance from the property lines and they would rather eat anything green that the drying grass and weeds.

SFIA reports:

"I’ve learned that the goat herd is expected on the Airport property this weekend (June 23-24 2018).

However, I believe they will start on the Millbrae end (south of San Bruno) of the property and work their way to the area behind 7th Avenue over the next two weeks."

Residents are requested NOT to tease or provoke the eating goats, including by dogs.

Over the 4th of July in past years, illegal fireworks have been shot into this area. With the dry weeds and grass eaten very close to the ground, there should be less of a fire concern.

One year a baby goat was born while others ate.

"Hope to See You Next Year"

Thank you SFIA for continuing to provide this much needed service.

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Robert Riechel

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