Understanding my goats’ culinary preferences is
crucial. Goats won't be herded but will follow--if they want to. Hence, I’ve become something of an expert at cooperation-by-inducement,
also known as bribery.
In case any readers plan to become goat nannies
or dream of making a fortune in the goat-biscuit business, I’m graciously passing
along this vital information:
- I’m not sure what’s in Calf Manna that goats are so crazy about—anise, yeast, or something else—but a little bit sprinkled into a regular ration increases the likelihood that it will be consumed on a timely basis. (Goats are notorious food wasters because they refuse leftovers over a few hours old.)
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Three words describe a goat’s
fondest food wishes: dry, crunchy, salty. The dried leaves of cottonwoods and
Russian olives are great; pretzels, soda crackers, stale (but not moldy) bread,
and dry cereal are even better. Potato and corn chips probably aren’t the best
choice of treats, but it helps to know that goats will follow you almost
anywhere if you rattle a chip bag and let them taste the crumbs at the bottom of
the bag.
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Herbal snacks that are healthier in
nature are the just-snipped, faded blooms of organic geraniums, roses, and
calendulas. Goats left to run at large will devour them right out of the flower
pot or bed, so protection of your flowering assets is a must!
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| Calendula |
“O taste and see that the Lord is good; how blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!” –PSALM 34:8 (NASB)
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