Pet Goat Facts & Tips
"...Here are some interesting facts you might not know about our friends who were once known as 'the poor man’s cow'.
If there were wisdom in beards, all goats would be prophets.
- Worldwide more people drink goat milk than any other variety.
- Goats belong to the genus Capra, an offshoot of the cattle family, & like cows, camels, & giraffes, they are ruminants, which means they are cud chewing & hoofed.
- The Egyptians worshiped goats & the Greeks sacrificed them, making them 'scape-goats' that took on the sins of the community.
- During the Middle Ages, Christians feared that goats were Satan’s associates because of their cloven hooves & their lecherous ways when in heat.
- In the traditional zodiac, the sign of Capricorn, represented by the goat, is noted for creativity.
- In Latin, the word for goat, capre gives us capricious for 'lighthearted', or 'impulsive'.
- Many have found goats to be charming, whimsical, endearing, & quite possibly the precursor to the dog being 'man’s best friend'.
Goats as Pets
- Goats hate to get wet & need protection from the cold. Plan to keep the stalls clean & draft-free.
- Well-fed, content goats with good fencing stay contained...
- Goats need a balanced grain nutrition. They should be fed from 2-6 times a day for high-yield production.
- Anything spoiled or soiled repels them.
- Trimming hooves, dehorning, castrating, shots, grooming equipment, feed, & fencing are chores & expenses required for keeping goats."
Feb. 16/2022
almanac.com
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