Joe Corcoran, a barber shop owner in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood, has found a unique solution to his overgrown yard problem: goats. After purchasing two goats, Buttercup and Gary, from an estate sale in South San Jose, Corcoran released them into his yard, which they quickly cleared.

From Yard Work to Business Venture

Corcoran’s experience with the goats led him to start a small business, offering their services to others in need of landscaping. He advertises his services through a sign in the window of his barber shop, offering yard work and party rentals. So far, the goats have had four gigs, with Corcoran driving them to the job site and leaving them until the work is done.

Corcoran’s venture is not without its challenges, as he must navigate San Francisco’s laws regarding goat ownership. According to Section 27 of the San Francisco Health Code, families are allowed to keep no more than two female goats without a permit. Corcoran’s herd currently consists of one male and one female goat, so he is within the legal limit.

A Family Business

Corcoran’s business is a small, family-run operation, with his two dogs, Bucky and Choco, often accompanying him to the job site. Corcoran hopes to expand his business in the future, possibly adding more goats to his herd. However, he is aware of the limitations imposed by San Francisco’s laws and will need to carefully consider any expansion plans.

Original reporting: Mission Local — read the source article.