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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Goat Giggles
Tracy Farr is learning about goats and it’s been quite a ride. His adventures with his goats will brighten any day, rainy or otherwise, and the rest of what he has to say is pretty damned funny too. His e-book, Never Trust a Goat, is available online and the first entry will tell you... »
Amana Goats
AMANA COLONIES, Iowa – The Amana Colonies are known throughout the midwest for their wine and hand crafted products but wine isn’t the only thing to see. Between wine tastings and shopping, stop by Henry’s Village Market and say hello to Clara and Greta, the resident goats. Just a short distance away from the Colonies, is Kalona,... »
Fencing Goats Out
Normally you hear about people trying to keep goats in: in the pasture, in the yard. However, Catholic Relief Services members located in Bor, Sudan, have been desperate to keep the locals out. After having papaya and mango trees repeatedly raided by the local caprine population, Renee Lambert, CRS coordinator, had to take action. »
Eagle Attacks Goats
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a golden eagle attacking mountain goats. While it appears the eagle was looking for some lunch, once he took down one goat, he came back for more. Not to be outdone by a mere bird, the goats ultimately chased it off. While the video depicts some beautiful scenes... »
Goats In The Garden Milestone
Jennifer at Goats in the Garden has reached a major milestone in goatdom – over 100 goat related posts. She recently discovered this fact and has posted links to some of her favorite goat posts. Always witty and informative, do go check them out. »
Animal Abuse
I keep finding stories about goats being abused and neglected and it’s disturbing. Not only because I love animals but because what does it say about society when such things become commonplace? There’s a guy in Montana that allowed hundreds of goats to starve to death. Some weirdo in NC was lurking naked around a goat... »
Goats, Judaism and Growing Popularity
Sarah Newman was not much of a goat eater until she visited Ethiopia. However, her Jewish ancestors partook of goat regularly in keeping with Jewish dietary laws. She is now a fan of goat products and shares her insights, some interesting tidbits about Jewish practices and the growing popularity of goat products for AlterNet’s Food section. »
Galilean Goat Cheese
Jojo of A Blueberry Among Sabras is on a quest to find good goat cheese in the Galilee. Having had some lovely cheese brought home earlier in the month, she’s now adamant about finding the perfect goat farm and along with it, goat cheese. Follow her adventures here. »
Ah, Yes, Fencing
Nothing gets a person moving quite as well as a morning phone call from the neighbor. “Hi, your goats are in my yard,” she said. I believe what I said wasn’t quite as polite but I hopped in the truck and went to the neighbor’s to get three of my goats out of her... »
Room With a View
We, as humans, tend to always look at things from our own two-legged perspective but here’s a chance to see things another way. Katherine at Apifera Farm gives us a view from a special window, that of a senior goat. It serves to remind this busy human why she started farming to begin with. »
The Goat Lady
Mickey and Me has a book review of The Goat Lady by Jane Bregoli including illustrations from the text. Although it’s marketed as a children’s book, it’s a lovely story for those who love goats and the people who raise them. »
Why Goats
Daun at Five Acres Enough gives an excellent explanation of her reasons for getting goats for her small homestead in New Hampshire. Excellent points, all, and helpful to anyone considering raising goats. »
Hand Milking
Annie and Jay Warmke at Blue Rock Station have made a video of hand milking a goat. Annie’s commentary is educational but the visual might be a bit misleading. The hand action used in milking a goat isn’t a “pull” as much as it’s a “squeeze” as she describes. Be sure to check out... »
Easy Goat Yogurt
Here’s a quick and easy way to use up that excess goat’s milk. New to Farm Life provide directions for making goat-gurt with little fuss. »
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.
