As natural foragers, goats love leafy greens. But that doesn’t mean all leafy greens are good for goats in large amounts: take for example spinach. Spinach is safe for goats to nibble on and enjoy as a treat or snack, but too much of this leafy green can encourage the formation of fatal urinary issues! …
Melons are a frequent summer time treat for my family on our hobby farm. And it’s not just us humans who enjoy the watery fruit, we often give melons such as cantaloupe to our goat trip as well! That’s right, goats can eat cantaloupe without issues as it is a nontoxic fruit. This particular melon …
Goats are some of the most famous eaters out there. They are known for being curious and both picky and indiscriminate in their diet. However, this isn’t the whole truth: there are certain foods that goats cannot and will not eat, usually due to natural toxicity or unpalatability due to being processed or cooked. Chocolate …
Wondering which veggies are goat-safe happens often on our hobby farm, which is why we cover all different types of vegetables for goats in these posts. One veggie that seems to confuse many is asparagus (Asparagus officinalis). Because this veggie is part of the lily plant family (known for being toxic to many animals), some …
Citrus for goats? Goats are known for eating just about anything – but this can actually lead to serious health mishaps, especially with plants that contain dangerous or toxic compounds. Fortunately, oranges are not one such plant. So in short: Yes! Goats can eat oranges. However, with a bit of a refresh on the goats’ …
