Goats
are kept by people for various reasons, as pets, for milk and
cheese, for fibre and sometimes simply to clear areas of land other farm
animals would turn their noses up at.
Goats are inquisitive, intelligent, playful and on the whole
co-operative (although you will always get the odd grump). They
are a herd animal and should never live without the company of at least
one other goat.
We
run four separate herds at the sanctuary. In the wild a goat will
live in a herd of about 45 but as our goats are not related to each
other bullying can take place and we have to keep a close eye on
the more placid ones (and they get special treats when the others have
gone to bed)
All
our supporters are most welcome to visit the goats and spend time cuddling and fussing them all. There is no
shortage of attention seekers here and there are a number of
“professional fabric testers”, that is, don’t wear your best
clothes, if it’s an option between hay or your woolly in their mouth
the woolly wins hooves down. Be in no doubt, you will be put under
personal inspection!
If you don't have the room for a goat of your own at home visit our page
on adoption or become a friend of the goat sanctuary. For only £10.00
per year your support will keep the goats here fed, watered, housed and
most importantly cuddled 365 days a year for the rest of their life.
