Posted by scoochmaroo in Outside

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Goat Tower Answered

Want to raise goats, but are short on real estate? That's ok, build a tower!

David Johnson built his own tower out of 5,000 handmade bricks, each one a different size and shape! "The goats love it, and the people driving by can't believe it."

There are currently only three goat towers in the world. We hope to see the fourth one posted here! (hint hint)

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voodoo01

5 months ago

So cool

lemonie

11 years ago

I like goats, you see the waving one?

scoochmaroo

Reply 11 years ago

oh geez.
that is good.
i like the fainting ones best!

I want some.

Plasmana

Reply 11 years ago

Haha! I love them, scare them and they fall down! :-D

goatgirly

Reply 11 years ago

I have a part fainting goat. He is black and white with pretty blue and gold eyes but, he doesn't faint. His other part is angora so he is fuzzy and cute.

V-Man737

Reply 11 years ago

In my head, I read that to say that you have a "fart painting goat."
"That is an incredible paint job!! How did you do it?"
"My goat, he farted."

digitalenigma

Reply 10 years ago

haha im with ya damn dislexia

Goodhart

Reply 11 years ago

So, the fainting gene must not be the dominant one. <br />

Gjdj3

Reply 11 years ago

I remember this from mythbusters!

J@50n

Reply 11 years ago

me too haha

jamez03

Reply 11 years ago

awsomenesssssss

coppaj

Reply 11 years ago

Goats are one of the oldest domesticated animals. In many countries, they eat goat like we eat beef. They are easy to raise, and provide milk, meat, and hides. They also make good pets, as goats are very smart. Yes, they can be a pain, but it's not like you should consider raising it in your back yard in the 'burbs. Check out this statement from http://www.foodandbeverageunderground.com/goat-meat.html: According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a 3-ounce serving of goat has 122 calories and 2.6 grams of fat, of which less than 1 gram is from saturated fat. Beef, by contrast, is 179 calories, 7.9 grams of fat, with 3 grams from saturated fat. Even chicken is higher in these components, with 162 calories, 6.3 grams of fat and 1.7 grams of saturated fat.

lemonie

Reply 11 years ago

Yes I quite like eating goat, it's good stuff.

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canida

11 years ago

I want goats!!! And a goat tower.

Zaphod Beeblebrox

Reply 11 years ago

seconded

Lithium Rain

Reply 11 years ago

No, you don't. They eat EVERYTHING, including the roses, they constantly jump fences, they're generally a pain...

Goodhart

Reply 11 years ago

Oh but I love goat's milk and cheese :-)

goatgirly

Reply 11 years ago

They TASTE everything(actually, they are very picky but, will eat your flowers and usually papers). They do constantly jump(mine have eight foot fences and a lock on the gate but, they still get out. Mine are nice, I show them at the fair and they walk on a leash.

Plasmana

Reply 11 years ago

Do goats really jump 8 feet high?

Hazel Twig

Reply 11 years ago

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

goatgirly

Reply 11 years ago

Sometimes

Plasmana

Reply 11 years ago

I am still surprised, 8 feet is high...

Hazel Twig

Reply 11 years ago

I agree. You DONT want goats. You need a Fortress to keep the flipping things in. They eat everything except what they're supposed to eat. The "experts" say you should give them best hay etc. Mine eat the mankiest, mouldiest straw/hay they can find. They eat the tree barks, anything woody (as in the bars in their pen windows) etc. Mind you - you can get wonderful milk, cheese or yoghurts from them. Haz

jamez03

Reply 11 years ago

but the picture looks so cool

V-Man737

11 years ago

Your mom wants goats. And a Jimmyjam tower.