Odds & Ends

Raising Goats in Denver

Monday, January 3, 2011

If you’re interested in raising backyard chickens or goats and are in the Denver area, Heirloom Gardens and Sustainable Food offers classes to help you get started. You can check out the details here. »

Baby Goat Primer

Monday, January 3, 2011

Ratnashri Dutta offers this quick guide to raising kids found at Buzzle.com. Plus, if you’re struggling to find a name for a new kid, maybe her list will bring one to mind. »

Teaching Kids with Goats

Sunday, January 2, 2011

A new book written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Jan Thomas teaches preschool kids colors and counting using rhymes and goats. It’s a cute way to spend time with a child while still being entertained as an adult. And, of course, there are goats! »

Dangers of Wild Goats

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Many people enjoy hiking in National Parks, particularly parks with interesting wildlife. Parks that are the home to herds of mountain goats. The goats are fascinating to watch and make excellent subjects for photographs, a fact proven by all of the goat photos and videos found on the internet. The recent death of a hiker... »

Scapegoats

Friday, October 22, 2010

Unemployment is a serious subject right now but at the risk of being irreverent, take a look at the Colbert Report, Goats are Stealing American Jobs. You’ll laugh right out of the cold weather doldrums. »

More on Dam Goats

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
More on Dam Goats

Our original post : We don’t know where the dam is but you have to appreciate the effort they’re exerting when there isn’t even anything to eat. Maybe it’s a newfangled goat workout program. And an update: these photos are reportedly of Diga del Cingino Dam in the Italian Alps. For those fascinated by the wall... »

Free Cheese

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Not sure if you like goat cheese? Try it for free. We happened across this coupon for Chavrie Goat’s Milk Cheese. »

Buying Goat Meat

Sunday, September 26, 2010

In many areas of the country, goat meat is hard to find. Luckily, Gedalias Company has announced that they will be offering various cuts online at reasonable prices. Orders can be placed at their website. »

Mr. Goat Goes to Court

Thursday, September 16, 2010

KINGSTON, Jamaica – A defendent charged with owning an offensive weapon and possession of ganja brought his goat to court in order to prove he needed the weapon. Raymond Barrett told the court that he needed the knife in order to cut grass to feed his goat. Although the goat was not allowed into the... »

Facebook Goat Caught

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

MEXICO, Mo. – A goat made famous on Facebook was captured ending his 10 days of freedom in this small, Missouri town. Chased for quarter mile by a man on horseback, the goat was eventually lassoed and taken into custody. »

What’s Dat?

Thursday, September 9, 2010
What’s Dat?

(Photo compliments of Cary J. Cook. Goat compliments of Naimhe Jeanne.) »

Beekman Goat Cam

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Can’t get enough of watching goats? Drop over to the Beekman Boys’ goat cam site for 24 hour viewing of Farmer John’s goats. Thanks to Maia Kotlus-Gates over at Discovery for sharing it with us. The cam site is also the place to chat with Brent and Josh during live episodes. And if you’re interested... »

The Big Cheese

Friday, September 3, 2010

Next time you’re feeling a bit peckish, consider this: the world’s largest goat cheese. The Italian pecorino located in Castel di Lama, Marche, incorporates the 924 lbs of milk from 3,000 goats and weighs in at 1,179 lbs. »

Somalia to Export Goats

Thursday, September 2, 2010

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. »

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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