The Sudanese goat marriage incident made big headlines in 2006 when a man was forced to marry a goat after being caught in a sexual interaction with the goat. Before feeding fruits and veggies, make sure that all pieces are small enough to prevent choking. One of the best things about goats is that they can eat most plants, even ones that are poisonous to people, like poison ivy and poison oak. If you think black bears have a relation with polar bear or brown bear. How do I stop my puppy from playing with my older dog? If there is a drought or some other thing that makes food scarce, then I would worry. canaries, parakeets, cockatiels and large parrots), rabbits, horses and ruminants (e.g.cattle, sheep, goats) and so no part of the avocado should be fed to these species. We work hard to bring you the best information for learning about dairy goats, consider upgrading your account and enjoy an ad free experience, http://www.extension.org/pages/Black_Bear_Damage_Management, http://www.dnr.state.md.us/dnrnews/infocus/blackbear.html, http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/420/420-200/420-200.html, http://www.extension.org/pages/Black_Bear_Overview, http://www.wcs.org/wcspubs/wcsreports/2709347#bears, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. It can detect the slightest aroma of food, which may lead the bear to campsites and near homes. However, bears are smart animals and can learn how to get around them if they’re not properly maintained. In certain regions, eagles,coyotes and bobcats represent the major problem. Goats can walk off the edge of a raft, so it is recommended to keep them contained by using a Plank Fence. Police were contacted at 7:08 a.m. Tuesday about an aggressive black bear … Dogs attack all types of livestock and poultry—sometimes even llamas and donkeys kept for guarding sheep and goats. Sorghum can contain lethal levels of prussic acid better known as cyanide. Goats also enjoy munching on healthy fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, pears, peaches, bananas, grapes, carrots, lettuce, celery, pumpkin, squash, and spinach. In the summer months, it eats grasses, herbs, sedges, fruits, berries, and nuts. They scavenge on carcasses left by larger predators such as wolves and polar bears, and in times of scarcity even eat their feces. You should never feed your goats these items: Avocado. In spring they consume emerging plants and carcasses of animals that have died during the winter. Last year we were gathering and a calf about 300lbs was hiding in the brush so we never saw it. Black bears also raid beehives for honey and bee larvae when available. Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they need to eat meat as their main food source, whereas dogs are omnivores and need a diet with more fiber than a strictly carnivorous diet can provide. If you’re going to raise goats, you need to find out about common predators in your area. Hay can be fed free choice or twice a day. Their favorite food, though, is apples. Goats will do fine eating your compost, for the most part. Raisins and corn chips, just a few, or a slice of bread, make nice "treats" for goats but don't overdo them. However, this behavior can be observed in any bears if they come across each other. The toxic material volatilizes and is lost when buttercups are dried as in hay. It and its dog-eating peer are hungry bears. As well as cyanide, sorghum can have elevated levels of nitrates. Discussion in 'Dairy Goat Info' started by foggybottom, Jun 7, 2009. Tomato leaves, stems & blooms (uppers), green potato skins, and upper plant parts from datura and nightshade plants all contain concentrations of alkaloids. Bread is fine for goats as long as it isn't moldy. Goat is not a fatty or oily meat, but is moist. You are more likely to find the black bear wanting to eat your goat's food before it tries to taste your goat or your tiny baby goats.