Goat Tales

I've always been passionate about animals. I don't know that I can tell you why except that it feels internal. Not that it can't be acquired, I don't think that, but it's always been natural for me. I can truly say that animals make life better! WHAT IS A GOAT? Goats are the oldest domesticated livestock. Ancient burial sites in Asia contain the mummified remains of goats. Why? Goats not only provide the things necessary to Man's survival... meat, milk, hides, fiber and companionship, but also those things necessary in the afterlife. Believe it or not, goats helped Man discover coffee. Undigested coffee beans concealed within goat droppings must have gotten thrown on the fire and the rest is Starbucks History. Goats are hardy animals able to survive in the harshest deserts. American growers find them a low maintenance addition to existing livestock ventures or simply a welcome addition to a large back lot. Maintaining the health and nutrition of your goats is easy. It's the fencing that's tricky... Goats are wonderfully resourceful animals. They are very efficient feeders, converting rough browse and noxious weeds into marketable products: cashmere, chevon, kid leather, biological weed controllers, 4H projects, useful pack animals and loving companions.