Shawarma in a Middle Eastern sandwich similar to gyros. Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 lbs Goat meat, sliced very thinly ... »
Goat Milk Soap
Kiko Goats
2009 Ober National Champion
Nigerian Goat
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Getting your goat
I have often been bothered by the use of the word goat in phrases or context that have nothing to do with caprines. Harry Oliver has solved one of these mysteries in his article on the origin of some expressions. »
Kidding Season Cometh
It’s that time of year again. Time for baby goats to start bopping around, spreading joy and wreaking havoc. With the recent severe weather across most of the US, goat tenders may find this year’s kidding a bit more challenging than usual. Cold temperatures and high precipitation can lead to problems for newborns so it’s... »
Dark side of petting zoos
AKA, “The Goat That Made Me Pee In Public”. As a kindergartner, April Trice had a bad goat experience, a very bad experience. It’s the type of encounter that will turn a person away from goats forever and while it might make you chuckle a little to read her account, it makes you wonder... »
Some Days
Northwestern Illinois – There are days when I begin hate goats. I’ve had almost a week of those days. My herd sire, big as he is, is an escape artist. Most goats are tricky that way but this guy takes the cake. My rutting lot looks like an internment camp and still he gets out. I’ve... »
Goat Spotting
Ever wondered what Italian goats look like? Or French goats? Well, Michelle over at Goat Berries has started a new feature called Goat Spotting. Not only can you see goats from all over, but you can send in photos of goats you’ve encountered in your travels whether near or far. »
Rutting Bucks
The rut started about two weeks ago here at Naimhe’s place. What that means to us is that an otherwise mellow and good natured fellow has turned into a stinky, obnoxious, sex crazed, fence climbing goat from hell. The head buck around here is Buckling, an almost 3 year old Kiko pushing 200 lbs. The normally... »
Goat Show at the Fair
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. – Naimhe Jeanne attended one of her local fairs earlier this week so she could bring you a little news about showing goats on the Northern Illinois circuit. Well that, and so she could pet other people’s goats and eat obnoxious fair food. She and her trusty companion arrived just in time for the... »
Plan Ahead
Michelle over at Goat Berries has found the Halloween costume that certainly passes muster with us. Why not go gather those treats dressed as a goat? More like Pan, actually, but who’s to say. »
Regulating Eating
Should the government really have the right to tell us what we can eat? A recent editorial by Amy Alkon at Mens News Daily says no and it got me thinking. Generations of folks ate what they produced on their own farms and those of their neighbors and most never became ill. There were no alternatives anyway as... »
The Call or the Goat?
Not everyone will find themselves in this situation. Actually, I would have to say this is a first. Sharon Astyk of Casaubon’s Book found herself in the awkward position of continuing an important conference call or birthing a kid. She opted for the kid. »
Negligence
This is the kind of thing that infuriates me. Andrea at the grovers blog recently wrote about an experience with a sick goat. Now mind you, I’m not irritated with Andrea. Actually I think she’s pretty great to take such an interest in someone else’s animal. According to the grovers, Andrea went out one morning to... »
Weak Kids
Alan Keck at Soleil Farms gave us a shout about this article he wrote on weak kid syndrome. There are several theories and treatments for weak kid, but check this out because information is the strongest tool we have. »
Kenyan Disease Outbreak
EAST POKOT DISTRICT, Kenya – An outbreak of an as yet undetermined illness has resulted in the death of 300 goats in the past month. Locals believe the problem is Rift Valley Fever, a virus that is contagious to both livestock and humans. However, District Veterinary Officer Joseph Lang’at believes it will prove to be caprine... »
Where Goats Matter
Patrice at Blessings Amid Chaos is a remarkable woman with a remarkable mission: to bring goats to needy women in the Dominican Republic in order to help and teach them to be self-supporting. The women, not the goats. You can read about her trials and tribulations here. »
2009 Alpine National Champion
Happy Goat Caramels
Happy Goat Caramels are sweet, savory and made from the milk of California goats grazed on pesticide-free grass.
