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Hate Yard Work? Amazon Lets You Hire a Goat

Discover the innovative automatic robotic lawnmower or hire a goat grazer from Amazon for an eco-friendly yard solution!

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To relieve customers of backbreaking yard work, various manufacturers have rolled out their versions of the automatic, robotic lawnmower. Amazon, on the other hand, has a different solution: goats. Yes, the same company that wants to revolutionize its delivery capabilities with drones is currently testing a service that allows you to hire a goat to trim your shrubs.

Amazon’s “Hire a Goat Grazer” service — still in testing — links you up with a professional who can work with you to assess all your “goat” needs. You simply input the type of vegetation on your land, how much acreage needs goat pruning, and whether you have a fence. Your goat pro will assess your land and build a goat grazing plan and cost estimate. The service, sadly, isn't available in all cities so you'll have to check online first. One city it is available, however, is Seattle, where a company ...

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