Tony wrote:
> Kate I remember said that the one disadvantage of it was that
> goats being both inquisitive and friendly - it always
> wanted her to be with it when she was home. If she went
> indoors, the goat would bleat unhappily!
Some years ago my brother acquired a goat for his daughter. Since he =
was in
the process of building their new house, the goat stayed at my parents'
house. Dad built a small fenced area with shelter for Dukie. Well, =
Dukie
*always* wanted to be with Dad, and he would escape from his pen when =
Dad
was in the house and come stand by the back door. Dad did a bit of =
research
and learned that goats aren't solitary animals and that Dukie was =
desperate
for companionship. The acquisition of Duchess followed shortly =
thereafter
and Dukie was content. Once brother's house was built, goats moved =
there
and continue living happily to this day.
Pat
Dad did a bit of research
and learned that goats aren't solitary animals and that Dukie was desperate
for companionship. The acquisition of Duchess followed shortly thereafter
and Dukie was content. Once brother's house was built, goats moved there
and continue living happily to this day.
Pat
There are many goats here that settle for companion ship with cattle, sheep,
horses or even a dog.
But keeping a goat on it's own is cruel.
john
