Odds & Ends

The Cubs’ billy goat curse

Friday, April 8, 2011

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... »

Walking is hard

Thursday, March 3, 2011
Walking is hard

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Kidding season

Sunday, February 27, 2011
Kidding season

We apologize for the erratic updating; it’s kidding season at Naimhe Jeanne’s. »

Conserving energy

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Conserving energy

A young, pregnant doe has a rest in preparation for giving birth. »

Farm tours provide insight

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

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

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

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

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

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

Saturday, February 19, 2011
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

Saturday, February 19, 2011

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

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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

Friday, February 4, 2011

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

Monday, January 17, 2011
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?

Saturday, January 15, 2011

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

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

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. »

All Things Goat was created by Naimhe Jeanne (Nee-Vah Jeen,) of Illinois, and Martha Ann, of Vermont, who believe in the humane treatment of goats whether they are pets or raised for milk, meat or fiber. Through news, profiles, recipes and editorials, All Things Goat illustrates how our caprine friends improve the quality of life for many worldwide. Our All Things Goat intern is Lela Perez, of Killeen, Texas.

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