A step-by-step recipe found at Thea’s Soapbox. Things you’ll need: 2 portobello mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 clove of garlic finely chopped 2-3 green onions finely chopped 3... »
Goat Milk Soap
Kiko Goats
2009 Ober National Champion
Nigerian Goat
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Somalia to Export Goats
A recently passed resolution will allow the import of goats, sheep and cattle from Somalia to the UAE. The animals will be quarantined upon arrival and appropriate veterinary procedures must be documented prior to arrival. Quarantine is set for 21 days and all male animals must be castrated before released. »
Read It or Eat It?
DES MOINES, Iowa – This photo of 4-H’er Allie, shot at the Iowa State Fair, begs the question: do the goats want to read the book or eat it? »
Ex-policeman Steals More Goats
ERMELO, South Africa – An ex-policeman from Limpopo, along with his cohorts, has been caught stealing goats – again. Out on bail for charges stemming from goat thefts in March, Ben Modiba, fired from his law enforcement job for the same charges, was arrested again in a roadblock in August while transporting 43 goats suspected... »
Goat on the Bus
MAHONING COUNTY, Ohio – While extolling the virtues of public transportation, Rob Lammle from Mental Floss gives us a litany of animals hitching a ride. Although the story is from 2008, it’s just as funny today. The only thing cuter than the kids, is the Nigerian Dwarf goat who insists upon riding the school bus. »
Palace Goat
AGRA, India – This photo from Kunzum of a goat in front of the Taj Mahal speaks struck us for its beauty and sense of surrealism and while the Taj is actually a mausoleum, somehow “mausoleum goat” doesn’t seem to express it. »
Goats of Narcondam Island
Janaki Lenin, writing for The Hindu, takes us on a journey to Narcondam Island in the Andaman Sea off of India to visit the feral goats, and the birds, who reside on that volcanic island. »
Goats and Great Pyrenees
Care2 has a video from The National Geographic showcasing the skills of Great Pyrenees in tending goats. If you’ve ever wondered what those dogs do, here’s a glimpse. »
Goat Bell
I was going to make a joke about this goat bell from Ethiopia but I actually couldn’t come up with one that did it justice. The bell, found at Clustrflock.org, is made from a goat scrotum. I do find myself wondering who, or what, wore it before. »
Butchering A Goat
Here’s an excellent and quick video from Chef Mark Dommen showing the process of butchering a goat. It’s really handy for those who do their own home butchering but aren’t really sure where to cut and what to call it once they do. »
Pony Goat
The goat in this video doesn’t particularly want to be a pony but the primate is insistent. The doe doesn’t seem to mind the spa treatment though. »
Goat Stampede
The folks at Zona Pellucida recently went to visit the goats at Beacon Hill Park, an event she describes as the Goat Stampede. Little Lily didn’t pay too much attention to the rules…. »
Chinese Goat Properties
If you’re interested in what the Chinese have to say about the properties of goat, check out Shanghai Daily’s article on the annual goat meat festival. It’s a bit complicated for the Western mentality but is an interesting cultural study. »
Goat Outranks UK’s Treasury
Not that’s embarrassing. A webpage set up on Facebook to promote the government’s Spending Challenge is woefully short of “fans”. Someone must have thought that was humorous because a competing page was set up entitled “Can this goat get more followers than HM Treasury Spending Challenge?” The answer? A resounding YES. Just goes to show that... »
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.
