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darclauz · 10-27-2005, 11:10 PM

Do they faint?

BigV · 10-27-2005, 11:34 PM

SWMBO was amused at fainting goats, they were really cute. Conversation was reopened, she described the little goat she used to have. A pygmy the size of a big sewing machine. We talked about are they loud, poopy, what? She said they, no, she was quiet and cute. I said I'd like to have one, or two. We talked about in addition to our dog, a big white shepherd. With large stinky poo. Hey, goats make pellets, right? Anyway, the conversation closed with her agreeing that I could do some (more) research about the ones at the shelter. But **only** a pygmy, a tiny one.

I'm stoked.

Griff · 10-28-2005, 05:33 AM

Sweet!

justmehere99 · 10-29-2005, 09:21 AM

Those goats are sooooooo cute!

xoxoxoBruce · 10-29-2005, 03:02 PM

Quote:

But **only** a pygmy, a tiny one.

Good thing goats are sure-footed 'cause you're on a slippery slope.

Tonchi · 10-29-2005, 07:24 PM

BigV, better remember that the goats won't fetch a stick for you, they will eat your slippers or newspaper instead of fetching that, ride in the car with you at your own risk, and it's unlikely they will curl up in front of the fire with you. But they WILL shake hands, at least

It's not an exact trade-off for a dog. You will be getting a different set of charactistics, and most people would classify having a goat follow you around as more of a pest than a pet. Griff has the idea, They have their space and his family has theirs but they can interreact.

Griff · 10-30-2005, 08:49 AM

Goats doing what goats do

This is edited down from a longer video. You can see what they would do to a rose bush. We'll have to try again to catch them romping. cute cute cute.

wolf · 11-10-2005, 01:20 PM

I was speaking with another nutwrangler about one of her clients. She was working from home and was engaged in attempting to keep her dog from chasing the chickens.

She was not very successful.

Anyway, in the course of the conversation I got two good pieces of information about goats.

1. They really like having a jungle gym like thingy to climb around on. Be careful regarding placement of such a device, as it may aid and abet their escape. They spend a lot of time planning their escape.

2. Do not feed goats any member of the nightshade family. Make sure there is no wild nightshade in their reach. Potatoes and tomatoes are both members of the nightshade family. She learned that this is a bad thing after she had a goat die-off after using her goats to dispose of some leftover cooked potatoes.

I was surprised to learn that goats cannot actually eat everything. I mean, who hasn't seen the whole goat with a tin can image?

LabRat · 11-10-2005, 03:15 PM

me!!

Linkie anyone?

jinx · 11-10-2005, 03:33 PM

"Trained to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke"
- First Blood

BigV · 09-22-2007, 04:44 PM

Progress!

Quote:

Goat Enthusiasts Take Their Case to City Hall

Deborah Wang

If you live in the city of Seattle, and you want to own a cow or a horse or a sheep, chances are you will be breaking the law. Like most major cities, Seattle restricts the ownership of farm animals. But now, goat enthusiasts are coming out of the shadows, and are asking the city to legalize the status of their four legged pets.

--snip --

DESPITE THEIR BENEFITS, BROWNIE AND SNOWFLAKE ARE, AT LEAST IN THIS CITY, OUTLAWS.

--snip--

CITY ZONING CODE RESTRICTS THE OWNERSHIP OF MOST FARM ANIMALS. THERE ARE EXCEPTION FOR POULTRY AND POT BELLIED PIGS. WHEN SNOWFLAKE AND BROWNIE FELL AFOUL OF THE CITY, GRANT BEGAN A CAMPAIGN TO LEGALIZE MINIATURE GOATS.

--snip--

CONLIN'S BILL WILL BE UP FOR A VOTE IN THE COUNCIL LATER THIS WEEK. IF IT PASSES, MINIATURE GOATS WILL BE LEGAL. THEY WILL HAVE TO BE LICENSED JUST LIKE DOGS AND CATS.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-22-2007, 07:48 PM

There was a man
Now please take note
There was a man
Who had a goat

He loved that goat
Indeed he did
He loved that goat
Just like a kid

One day that goat
Felt frisk and fine
Ate three red shirts
Right off the line

The man, he grabbed
Him by the back
And tied him to
A railroad track

Now, when that train
Hove into sight
That goat grew pale
And green with fright

He heaved a sigh
As if in pain
Coughed up those shirts
And flagged the train!

Clodfobble · 09-22-2007, 09:53 PM

Interesting, Bruce. I know that song from when I was a kid, but we learned it with pretty significantly different lyrics:

Bill Grogan's goat
Was feeling fine
Ate three red shirts
Right off the line
Bill gave that goat
An awful whack
And tied him to
The railroad tracks
The whistle blew
The train grew nigh
Bill Grogan's goat
Was sure to die
But he gave a groan
Of awful pain
Coughed up those shirts
And flagged that train!

Griff · 09-23-2007, 07:31 AM

Go Goats!

10-27-2005, 11:10 PM	#61
darclauz Breathing into a paper bag Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 334	Do they faint? __________________ Taking up smoking to lose weight.

10-27-2005, 11:34 PM	#62
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	SWMBO was amused at fainting goats, they were really cute. Conversation was reopened, she described the little goat she used to have. A pygmy the size of a big sewing machine. We talked about are they loud, poopy, what? She said they, no, she was quiet and cute. I said I'd like to have one, or two. We talked about in addition to our dog, a big white shepherd. With large stinky poo. Hey, goats make pellets, right? Anyway, the conversation closed with her agreeing that I could do some (more) research about the ones at the shelter. But only a pygmy, a tiny one. I'm stoked. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

10-28-2005, 05:33 AM	#63
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Sweet! __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

10-29-2005, 07:24 PM	#66
Tonchi Victim of gravity Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hiding in plain sight Posts: 1,412	BigV, better remember that the goats won't fetch a stick for you, they will eat your slippers or newspaper instead of fetching that, ride in the car with you at your own risk, and it's unlikely they will curl up in front of the fire with you. But they WILL shake hands, at least It's not an exact trade-off for a dog. You will be getting a different set of charactistics, and most people would classify having a goat follow you around as more of a pest than a pet. Griff has the idea, They have their space and his family has theirs but they can interreact. __________________ Everything you've ever heard about Fresno is true.

10-30-2005, 08:49 AM	#67
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Goats doing what goats do This is edited down from a longer video. You can see what they would do to a rose bush. We'll have to try again to catch them romping. cute cute cute. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

10-29-2005, 09:21 AM	#64
justmehere99 Expectorant Inspector Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Somewhere In Pennsylvania Posts: 31	Those goats are sooooooo cute!

11-10-2005, 01:20 PM	#68
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I was speaking with another nutwrangler about one of her clients. She was working from home and was engaged in attempting to keep her dog from chasing the chickens. She was not very successful. Anyway, in the course of the conversation I got two good pieces of information about goats. 1. They really like having a jungle gym like thingy to climb around on. Be careful regarding placement of such a device, as it may aid and abet their escape. They spend a lot of time planning their escape. 2. Do not feed goats any member of the nightshade family. Make sure there is no wild nightshade in their reach. Potatoes and tomatoes are both members of the nightshade family. She learned that this is a bad thing after she had a goat die-off after using her goats to dispose of some leftover cooked potatoes. I was surprised to learn that goats cannot actually eat everything. I mean, who hasn't seen the whole goat with a tin can image? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

11-10-2005, 03:15 PM	#69
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	me!! Linkie anyone? __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

11-10-2005, 03:33 PM	#70
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	"Trained to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke" - First Blood __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

09-22-2007, 07:48 PM	#72
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	There was a man Now please take note There was a man Who had a goat He loved that goat Indeed he did He loved that goat Just like a kid One day that goat Felt frisk and fine Ate three red shirts Right off the line The man, he grabbed Him by the back And tied him to A railroad track Now, when that train Hove into sight That goat grew pale And green with fright He heaved a sigh As if in pain Coughed up those shirts And flagged the train! __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-22-2007, 09:53 PM	#73
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Interesting, Bruce. I know that song from when I was a kid, but we learned it with pretty significantly different lyrics: Bill Grogan's goat Was feeling fine Ate three red shirts Right off the line Bill gave that goat An awful whack And tied him to The railroad tracks The whistle blew The train grew nigh Bill Grogan's goat Was sure to die But he gave a groan Of awful pain Coughed up those shirts And flagged that train!

09-23-2007, 07:31 AM	#74
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Go Goats! __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

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