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Goats and Sheep
Sheep and goats are both herbivorous mammals with hoofed feet. Of the Family Bovidae with three subfamilies, ten Genera, and 32 species, there are lots of sheep and goats to count in this category. It's a whole circus act with climbers, acrobats, and high fashion horns worthy of attention that certainly won't put anyone to sleep! Jump on in to this category with questions and answers about the world of sheep and goats.
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Type of goat?
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There are many types of goats. Some are:
Lamancha
Alpine
Nubian
Oberhasli
Algerian
Pygmy
Boer
Toggenburg
Angora
Kiko
Nigerian Dwarf
Saanen
And that is only some of the breeds. The ones that are well known.
What are the differences of arable and hill sheep farming?
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The main difference between arable farming and sheep farming is that one can be mobile while the other is stationary. Arable farming uses land for growing crops, which are stationary, while sheep can graze among various pastures.
The word lamb has the following denotative meanings?
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The word lamb has a denotative meaning of being a not-fully-grown offspring of a sheep.
What does goat mean?
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"Goat" can refer to the domesticated animal, an acronym for "Greatest of All Time," or may have other meanings depending on the context.
Do goats eat peanuts?
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no
YES Goats love peanuts - best to use the unsalted type - roasted or freash raw and in the shell ( great fiber). I have cashmere goats and feed peanuts for treats and protein during pregnancy
What is the average weight for a baby goat breeds?
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The average weight of a baby goat, or kid, can vary depending on the breed. However, most newborn goat kids typically weigh between 5 to 8 pounds (2.3 to 3.6 kilograms). It's important to note that specific breeds may have different average birth weights, so it's advisable to consult breed-specific resources for more accurate information.
Will a goat' horns grow back after they have been de-horned?
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they may or may not grow back, if it is injured at the base of the horn the horn my grow out again at an unusual angle
Do chickens produce milk?
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yes! Well not all birds, some of them such as pigeons do. But it is sort of gross, its not like a calf sucking the milk out of its mother, the mother bird hacks up the milk into the babys' mouth.
What is Latin for sheep?
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Shepherd in modern Greek is ποιμένας, βοσκός (poimenas, boskos)
Shepherd in Classical Greek is ποιμήν, νομεύς (poimin, nomeus)
What is a dam sheep?
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A dam sheep is a ewe (female sheep) that has lambed (become a mother).
Is a female goat called a nanny?
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Any female goat is called a nanny goat I'm pretty sure!)
Gestation period of a goat?
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The gestation period for a sheep is averaged to be 150 days
Made a noise like a sheep?
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BLEAT. It can also be the characteristic cry of a goat or calf. Bleat can be the verb to utter the cry of a sheep, goat, or calf. bleating, bleated, bleats
What is ibex's native land?
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Generally speaking, the ibex is counted among the nine species of the Capra genus. They have high elevation ranges from Spain (the Spanishibex) to Asia (such as the Siberianibex, traditionally treated as a subspecies of the Alpine ibex). Archaeological records are sketchy, at best.
See the related link listed below for more information, including links to the individual species, and a nice range map.
Why are sheep helpful?
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Sheep are good for:
wool - wool is used to make all kinds of products such as clothes, carpets, blankets
meat - sheep meat is eaten all over the world
skins - sheep skins are used to make rugs mats etc
cheese - sheep milk is used to make cheese.
Are potatoes poisonous to goats?
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Potatoes contain a product called bisulfate chlorominium which is located in the potato itself. The chemical compound separates in dogs and causes a toxic reaction that can make them sick, even kill them. Do not feel dogs potatoes,
Does a goat have cloven hooves?
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No, llamas don't have hooves. They have toenails. The have two toes on each foot with soft pads like a dog.
