Goats

Goats need different grasses, grains, brush, leaves, and vegetables to thrive. However, not all fruit and vegetables are good for goats. So, can goats eat lettuce? Yes, goats can eat all types of lettuce. Lettuce is a great treat for goats they love to eat. While lettuce is full of nutrients and water, you should […]

Have you ever wondered why goats wear bells? Is it just for decoration? You never see goats on TV or hardly ever in life without those jangly little bells on their collars. There has got to be a very practical reason behind it. So what’s the real reason? Why do goats wear bells? Goats wear

Goats need a mixture of grasses, leaves, roots, hay, bark, and grains to stay healthy and well-nourished. This is important for good digestion. But sometimes, something that tastes good is safe… until it is not. Can goats eat celery, for instance? Yes, in moderation, goats can eat celery. Celery is a good source of fiber,

Goats are ruminators that love to forage for food. In the process of foraging, they eat a variety of plants. Goats need different grasses, leaves, and vegetables to grow and thrive. It is often difficult to know what is a healthy treat that needs to either be given in moderation, that should never be given

Goats need different vitamins, minerals, grasses, leaves, grains, fruit, and vegetables to grow and be healthy. As foragers, they will always be interested in trying new tasty treats. But, speaking for myself and my goats, it is safe to say that everybody needs a treat now and then. So, can goats eat cucumber? Yes, goats

Goats are known as picky or adventurous eaters by turns, and since they are browsers that means they usually subsist on a variety of foraged plant matter. But no matter how lush and varied your pasture is, goats will rarely be able to get all the nutrients they need on their own. This means you’ll

I think most homesteaders, farmers, hikers, and outdoorsmen know about poison ivy and how problematic it can be. Any contact with the root, stem, flowers, berries, and vine of poison ivy will give you a nasty, itchy, painful rash. Getting rid of this noxious weed can be very tricky… but why not leave it to

Contrary to popular belief, goats cannot eat garbage. While these curious creatures may be seen rooting through trash cans or bins, they are actually very selective eaters. Goats prefer to eat grass, leaves, and other vegetation and that includes plenty of fresh veggies. Goats will eat just about any type of vegetable, including leafy greens,

Many people think of goats as regular garbage disposers because they can clear a paddock, field, or cliff side of vegetation in no time. But there are many plants that are not healthy for goats to eat. So, can goats eat arugula? The simple answer is yes, but in moderation. Arugula is rich in nutrients

Goats need a variety of foods to stay healthy and well-nourished. They need different grasses, leaves, and vegetables, but everybody needs a treat sometimes. So, can goats eat acorns? Yes, goats love eating tasty acorns. Acorns have vitamins A and B, calcium, zinc, iron, and manganese, but, they also carry toxic amounts of tannic acid