Goats

Goats, being herbivores, can eat all sorts of plant matter, including grasses, hay, leaves, silage, vegetables, and more. Grains also fall into the category of plant matter, but goats generally don’t want to eat too many of those. But how about rice? Can goats eat rice? Yes, goats can eat rice safely. Rice is not … Read more

If you own goats, you already know that your goats are pretty adventurous eaters. They might be herbivores, but it seems like they will try to steal a little food from any other animals in the area, and are often more than interested in trying any food that you are eating. Take dog food for … Read more

If you are a goat owner who also has chickens on your property, you have certainly noticed that chickens are reprobate food thieves, and will happily steal some feed from any of the other animals that they can reach. You might also think that turnabout is fair play, and perhaps your goats might like a … Read more

If you want goats, you already know that they eat all sorts of plants, and particularly grass and hay. But they also eat a variety of vegetables, though they like some a lot more than others. How about cabbage? Cabbage is often thought of as one of the healthiest leafy vegetables around and seems like … Read more

Goats eat all sorts of things that come off trees. They will eat leaves, twigs, fruit, and even bark. That’s pretty impressive, but several trees have parts that are known to be decidedly unhealthy for most animals. Then again, goats are known for being able to eat just about anything, supposedly. So how about acorns? … Read more

Is there any fruit more emblematic of summertime than a perfect, golden peach? I don’t think so. Juicy, deliciously sweet and possessed of an aroma that is hardly describable, peaches really are amazing. Peaches are enjoyed the world over in one form or another, but that begs the question: can goats eat peaches too? Yes, … Read more

Goats are certainly keen to try most “human” foods, including some foods they shouldn’t eat, but you may be surprised to know there are some things that people eat that goats can also eat. And they might even be good for them! How about peanut butter? Can goats eat it? Yes, goats can eat peanut … Read more

Goats have a reputation as being highly varied and enthusiastic eaters. The popular conception is that they can eat absolutely anything, from fruits and vegetables to old tin cans or boot leather with no ill effects. Although they might humorously be thought of as nature’s garbage disposal, the reality is far different, and goats have … Read more

Avocados are a nutritious tropical “veggie” that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, and more importantly to us absolutely delicious. Goats are herbivorous browsers, which means that your goats’ diet includes just about anything plant-related: leaves, twigs, flowers, and fruits. So it makes sense that goats could like avocados, then. But can goats … Read more

Goats are herbivores, but they eat way more than just grasses and hay. They will eat leaves, twigs, fruits, vegetables and more. Vegetables in particular make up a smaller but important part of a goat’s diet, often providing them with vitamins and minerals that their usual feed cannot. Goats can enjoy many of the same … Read more

Most people think that goats, like many other herbivores, eat mostly grass as the primary part of their diet. But goats, unlike cows, actually prefer a varied diet of plant matter along with grass. Goats will eat leaves, twigs, vegetables, flowers, fruit and more on their day to day rounds. But how about ivy? Can … Read more

If you have goats, you know by now that they are pretty adventurous eaters. Though they are pickier than most people think they really do eat all kinds of greenery and plant life, including a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. They even eat a few things that might really surprise you. How about gourds? … Read more

Keeping goats is always an adventure, and for some owners they are the most troubling and annoying livestock that they could have, while simultaneously being the most rewarding. Goats can produce milk and meat, and the milk is what makes it so worthwhile for most. Goat milk is very rich and highly nutritious, and best … Read more

Ask any seasoned goat keeper and they’ll probably tell you that goats are an awful lot of trouble, much of the time even compared to larger animals. But, for those who keep dairy goats they will also tell you that all the headaches, all the aggravation, it’s so very worth it when they get that … Read more

Every kind of animal has its own unique care requirements, but plenty of new goat owners find out a little too late that their new charges have highly particular diets, even compared to other ruminant animals. Like most livestock, it’s up to us to ensure that our goats get plenty of food every single day, … Read more

For beginner and seasoned goat herders alike, choosing a staple food for your charges is a task that is often fraught with uncertainty. Goats can be surprisingly finicky eaters, and there is a lot to learn about the specific nutritional requirements of the species. Some people plan on letting goats forage full time, only to … Read more