Squirrelgirl88
Loving the herd life
Ok, the saanen took a WHOLE orange - grabbed - I mean GRABBED - it right out of someones hand and crushed the WHOLE thing in her mouth. She loved it. Please tell me oranges are not bad for goats.
Oranges?
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elevan
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They are fine 
I have one that LOVES them too!
I have one that LOVES them too!
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Squirrelgirl88
Loving the herd life
Luckily for the woman holding the orange, the goat left her most of her fingers! 
Still hard to be mad when you see her standing there with orange pulp dripping down her face and beard.
Still hard to be mad when you see her standing there with orange pulp dripping down her face and beard.
elevan
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Was the orange intended to be a treat or was the goatie stealing?
Livinwright Farm
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My Goats LOVE citrus fruits! Marly will strip the rind 1 small piece at a time of an orange, and then attack whole heartedly at the juicy inside! Of course, his beard is completely drenched by the time he gets through it, but he absolutely loves it! 
Do an experiment some time to see what taste each of your goats like(sweet, bitter, or sour). As mentioned above, Marly(sweet) likes oranges, but doesn't touch lemons. Momma(sweet & sour) loves berries & lemon, but won't touch oranges. Maude(bitter) likes grapefruit and occassionally an orange, but not lemons. Everyone LOVES watermelon and blueberries.
Do an experiment some time to see what taste each of your goats like(sweet, bitter, or sour). As mentioned above, Marly(sweet) likes oranges, but doesn't touch lemons. Momma(sweet & sour) loves berries & lemon, but won't touch oranges. Maude(bitter) likes grapefruit and occassionally an orange, but not lemons. Everyone LOVES watermelon and blueberries.
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Squirrelgirl88
Loving the herd life
This particular Saanen is extremely picky. She eats strawberries, but only when SHE wants them. I offer just about anything I know is safe, most of the time I get snubbed. But the orange in question was going to be offered, she just didn't wait to be polite. I was worried it would make her sick - she ate the WHOLE thing rind and all. I will offer orange in the future, but will quarter it up first so she doesn't choke!
The only thing I've never seen her turn down is BOSS. She likes carrots, berries, and apples but only occasionally. You have to guess which she wants today.
The only thing I've never seen her turn down is BOSS. She likes carrots, berries, and apples but only occasionally. You have to guess which she wants today.
DonnaBelle
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What IS IT with these goats?? They can be so persnickity.
I have 2 that like apple. The rest won't touch an apple. Haven't tried oranges. They all love BOSS and strawberries.
DonnaBelle
I have 2 that like apple. The rest won't touch an apple. Haven't tried oranges. They all love BOSS and strawberries.
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I have a couple that love banana peels too.. also grapes.. love em!
Livinwright Farm
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Unless you buy organic banana's, just know that the peel will contain pesticides. Grapes are a goatie fave here too!ThornyRidgeII said:
elevan
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Yep, banana peels are considered to be the most "polluted" peel when it comes to pesticides.Livinwright Farm said:Unless you buy organic banana's, just know that the peel will contain pesticides. Grapes are a goatie fave here too!ThornyRidgeII said:
