John, Author at Goat Owner

Can Goats Eat Plastic? (Is Plastic Safe For Goats?)

I was out surveying my pasture the other day, and almost as soon as I …

It’s going to be tough, but you can tie the goat up to the fence …

The average adult Nigerian dwarf goat weighs anywhere from 40-60 pounds and stands around 16 …

While there is no definitive proof that mistletoe is specifically toxic to goats, and some …

Angora goats are a very friendly breed. Exactly how friendly they are will, of course, …

Goats have a naturally very curious disposition. Because they are foragers, they need to investigate …

The simple answer is unfortunately no. Dock leaves are somewhat toxic to goats, and while …

Yes. Mountain goats, with their sharp horns and strong bodies, can be very dangerous if …

I was at a wedding reception the other day with some friends I hadn’t seen …

No, goats cannot eat meat. They have no capacity to digest meat, nor will it …

Goat bullying is a fairly common occurrence when one goat decides to try and assert …

Yes, they can! Knotweed is a tasty plant for goats that they enjoy grazing on, …

The answer to this question is yes, goats are able to drink beer. Beer actually …

Yes, potato peels are perfectly safe for goats. They can eat them no problem, and …

Yes, goats can safely eat cilantro. It is in fact beneficial in a couple of …

Yes, rosemary is safe for goats. They shouldn’t eat too much of it, though, as …

Goats usually foam at the mouth as a result of frothy bloat. This is a …

Yes, female goats can have beards, although not always. Almost all goats will have a …