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Re: For the Love of Goats

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Post by mikeg8 »

GlenTheMachine wrote: post #7

We used to keep a mixed flock of goats and Katahdin sheep. We got rid of the goats. The event that tipped us over the edge was when my wife was on a ladder trying to fix the gutters on the barn. One of the goats was watching her with a jaundiced eye. After she got to the top of the ladder and was leaning over trying to reach the loose gutter, the goat decided that was the perfect time to butt the ladder - attempted h…

Referring to goats as the "ultimate individuals" is very opposite my experience. I currently own 2 alpines and 2 Nubians. Not a big herd but I spend a lot of time with them. They are a cohesive group. They never separate, doing everything together. If one gets stuck or outside my fencing, the others cry until they are re-united. While goats may be selfish at feeding time, they are very social animals, dependent on their herd/families. A lone goat is a very sad animal.

Re: For the Love of Goats

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Post by mikeg8 »

GuiA wrote: post #12
GlenTheMachine wrote: post #7

We used to keep a mixed flock of goats and Katahdin sheep. We got rid of the goats. The event that tipped us over the edge was when my wife was on a ladder trying to fix the gutters on the barn. One of the goats was watching her with a jaundiced eye. After she got to the top of the ladder and was leaning over trying to reach the loose gutter, the goat decided that was the perfect time to butt the ladder - attempted h…

What kind of goats did you have? I have a few friends with Nubians who have nothing but praise for them, and they’re a breed I contemplate keeping down the line.

I love my two nubians, they have great personalities and are very sweet but they are also known for being very vocal/loud. There have been a few Saturday mornings where I wanted to strangle them, but if loud goats isn't an issue for you, nubians are awesome.

Re: For the Love of Goats

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Post by GlenTheMachine »

mikeg8 wrote: post #21
GlenTheMachine wrote: post #7

We used to keep a mixed flock of goats and Katahdin sheep. We got rid of the goats. The event that tipped us over the edge was when my wife was on a ladder trying to fix the gutters on the barn. One of the goats was watching her with a jaundiced eye. After she got to the top of the ladder and was leaning over trying to reach the loose gutter, the goat decided that was the perfect time to butt the ladder - attempted h…

Referring to goats as the "ultimate individuals" is very opposite my experience. I currently own 2 alpines and 2 Nubians. Not a big herd but I spend a lot of time with them. They are a cohesive group. They never separate, doing everything together. If one gets stuck or outside my fencing, the others cry until they are re-united. While goats may be selfish at feeding time, they are very social animals, dependent on th…

This is a good point.

Re: For the Love of Goats

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Post by nkurz »

ghostbrainalpha wrote: post #16
nkurz wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I fear that is for just Schlenz's one page review, that I fully typed in above.

That's really expensive for a one page review, even though its very well written. Something needs to happen to adjust their pricing structure. Also how much does it delve into liberation theology? That's something I found interesting at first, but the more I studied the more frustrated I became with its concepts.

> Also how much does it delve into liberation theology?

Probably not as deeply as you'd want if that is your primary focus. It's a short book, and much of it is about the goats and the landscape. Corbett approaches as a Quaker, and my recollection is that he reports on liberation theology primarily as an outsider working alongside Catholics. This collection of essays memorializing him might give you a better sense of who he was: https://ccc758.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/valleyview_newsle....

Re: For the Love of Goats

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Post by narnianal »

GlenTheMachine wrote: post #7

We used to keep a mixed flock of goats and Katahdin sheep. We got rid of the goats. The event that tipped us over the edge was when my wife was on a ladder trying to fix the gutters on the barn. One of the goats was watching her with a jaundiced eye. After she got to the top of the ladder and was leaning over trying to reach the loose gutter, the goat decided that was the perfect time to butt the ladder - attempted h…

It's like dogs vs cats as pets.
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