And here’s an excellent photo by Daryl L. Hunter of mountain goats foraging in Alpine, Wyoming on Christmas Eve. »

If you’re interested in raising backyard chickens or goats and are in the Denver area, Heirloom Gardens and Sustainable Food offers classes to help you get started. You can check out the details here. »

Ratnashri Dutta offers this quick guide to raising kids found at Buzzle.com. Plus, if you’re struggling to find a name for a new kid, maybe her list will bring one to mind. »

A new book written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Jan Thomas teaches preschool kids colors and counting using rhymes and goats. It’s a cute way to spend time with a child while still being entertained as an adult. And, of course, there are goats! »

While you’re trying to find a way to dispose of that Christmas tree, think goats. Goats love evergreens as evidenced by this story at Western Farm Press. So the next time you have tree or shrub clippings, or the entire (undiseased) growth itself, make a goat happy and pass it on. »

Our apologies for the dead air. We’ll strive to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Until kidding season. »

Did you ever wonder who first thought to pull on those dangly things, take the output and make something with which to wash your face? The folks over at emuzing.com have answered that question in an article about the history of soap and soap made with goat’s milk. »

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BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Following the discovery of miscellaneous animal parts in Prospect Park last week, a goat head has turned up as well. A fellow out walking his dog came across the gruesome sight within yards of the dumping ground of the bag of parts. The head was found in orange wax near two plates also... »

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, Wash. – Following the fatal goat attack earlier this month, rangers in the park are keeping a close eye on the mountain goat population. While there have been reports of somewhat aggressive behavior, the recent mauling was the first injury to occur and has prompted officials to be more proactive in monitoring... »

Many people enjoy hiking in National Parks, particularly parks with interesting wildlife. Parks that are the home to herds of mountain goats. The goats are fascinating to watch and make excellent subjects for photographs, a fact proven by all of the goat photos and videos found on the internet. The recent death of a hiker... »

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, Wash. – While goats are generally good natured creatures, goats in the wild can range from shy and skittish to borderline aggressive. A recent article at BBC News tells the unfortunate story of Robert Boardman who was gored and ultimately died of injuries after hiking in the park. »

LAKE GASTON, N.C. – One lovely day in July goats appeared on the Goat Island in Lake Gaston. They ate, the frolicked, they slept. They did charming goat things in just the way of goats who had come before them but no one knew where the goats had come from. One day they weren’t there,... »

Unemployment is a serious subject right now but at the risk of being irreverent, take a look at the Colbert Report, Goats are Stealing American Jobs. You’ll laugh right out of the cold weather doldrums. »

The High Plains Journal has some good advice on worming, always a concern for goat tenders. Cleanliness is of utmost importance but a monitoring and worming program should also be in place in order to ensure a healthy herd long term. »

Our original post : We don’t know where the dam is but you have to appreciate the effort they’re exerting when there isn’t even anything to eat. Maybe it’s a newfangled goat workout program. And an update: these photos are reportedly of Diga del Cingino Dam in the Italian Alps. For those fascinated by the wall... »

SILVER FALLS, Ore. – Children aren’t the only ones who like story time at the library. Every Saturday in October, children can be a part of ‘Read to the Goat’ at Silver Falls’ Library. A local animal sanctuary is providing a diapered, dehorned, castrated goat who apparently is fond of literature, or at least kid’s books. More details... »

Jen from over at fetchingtags.net alerted us to her boy Jasper. He’s a silly guy, a fine looking fellow and even has his own video on YouTube. She’s running a contest so pop over and have a look at Jasper, offer up a tagline and put a smile on your Tuesday morning face. »