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Odds & Ends
The Cubs’ billy goat curse
While it’s common knowledge in Chicago, I just learned about this. My sister is going to an event in Chicago for the weekend. I’ve recently had baby goats born and they are semi-famous on the internet due to both of us posting photos on a popular social media site. So yesterday I made the remark that... »
Farm tours provide insight
Rico L. Diaz owns a goat farm in Cabuyao, Laguna, Phillipines. While not an experienced farmer, he engaged upon a mission to raise goats and be profitable, a mission at which he’s been successful. On February 19th, Diaz opened his farm to the AANI Farm Tour in order to help educate prospective farmers on the... »
A lighter look at a goat’s head
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – A goat head was recently found in St Paul park. As macabre as that might seem, James Lileks, columnist for the Star Tribune, has found levity in the ridiculousness of the find; tongue firmly in cheek. »
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. »
Saturday goat photos
Viewfinder has some great photos of rental goats clearing Refugio Valley in Hercules, CA. The herd of goats, owned by Goats R Us, were provided for free use by the city to tidy up. »
Modern day Spanish goat herding
With modernization, goat tending is dying out as a viable means of employment in Spain but this story from suite 101 shows that some people are still living the life of a goatherd. »
Blizzard Kidding
The recent blizzard, while difficult for humans, has had an profound effect on goat farms as well. Parts of the US that aren’t accustomed to severe weather this time of year, and even those that are, have found themselves in the midst of kidding season while facing subzero temperatures and excessive snow. This kid, owned by... »
The physics of mountain goats
Have you ever wondered if those photos and videos of mountain goats bopping along sheer cliff walls are fake? Here’s a physicist’s analysis that’ll put your mind to ease. »
We want to be the new Serta sheep
Except we’re goats. You could count goats, couldn’t you? (photo copyright Cary Jo Cook, 2010) »
Why eat goat?
For an irreverent but still valid look at three reasons to eat goat, “Oh Hells Na” at Guanabee has the answers. »
Hunting goats in Kauai
HONOLULU, Hawaii – In an attempt to control the burgeoning goat population on Kauai, the state is accepting applications for free hunting permits. Applicants must have a valid 2011 hunting license in order to receive 1 of 600 expected permits allowing the hunter to participate during one of four 2-day goat hunting seasons. »

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