goat-enrichment
Are Goats Smart? Revealing Goat Intelligence
Are goats smart? And why is it important for goat owners to understand how goats think? Research provides evidence that goats need an interesting environment and our understanding of their point of view.
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Goat Behavior Demystified
Does goat behavior make you wonder why they do the things they do? See how survival in harsh environments has shaped the way they act.
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Why Does My Goat Paw at Me? Caprine Communication
Goats are sensitive to human body language and they try to communicate with us. It’s important to understand their behavior and know how they read ours.
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Goat Training Fundamentals
Goats are learning all the time and can be trained using positive reinforcement techniques, making life more fun and harmonious for you and your goats.
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Introducing New Goats: How to Minimize Stress
Introducing new goats to the herd or a single goat is stressful, especially for the new goat. Here’s how to make it easier.
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It’s Written on Goats’ Faces
Do goats’ faces express their feelings? And do they recognize ours? Animal behavior researchers are busy finding out. So far, we have evidence of how subtle and sensitive goats can be.
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Goat Enrichment: The Importance of Mental Health
Goat enrichment provides stimulation of goats’ minds with emotional and health benefits. Positive emotions promote resilience and help goats to cope with life’s challenges.
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When Can a Baby Goat Leave Its Mother?
When can a baby goat leave its mother? And how long do kids need to nurse? The delicate questions of weaning and companionship can make all the difference to the health and welfare of kids and their dams.
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