Goatology 101

“Goats are extremely curious and intelligent. They are easily trained to pull carts and walk on leads. They are also known for escaping their pens. Goats will test fences, either intentionally or simply because they are handy to climb on. If any of the fencing can be spread, pushed over or down, or otherwise be overcome, the goats will escape. Being very intelligent, once a weakness in the fence has been exploited, it will be repeatedly exploited until they determine it can no longer be overcome. Goats are very coordinated and can climb and hold their balance in the most precarious places. Goats are also widely known for their ability to climb trees, although the tree generally has to be on somewhat of an angle.” (Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_goat)

Not sure I can get him to pull my cart or walk on my lead, but I do know for sure that he will test every fence there is to be tested. For example, why is he growing a goat beard?

Some slightly sick humor for a very sick goat, literally. The 24 hour flu bug swept through our house pounding each victim hard. It traveled through youngest to oldest including guests and oddly skipped me, at least for now. The last and biggest victim, the goat, took it the hardest. I am glad to say that he appears to be on the mend after sweating out a sea of something disgusting. Not exactly how I anticipated spending the past ten days, but I’m glad it’s coming to an end, finally. Hallelujah! Vacation ASAP.