Tuesday, 28 April 2009

Gets your goat...

The familiar sight of the goats on the Great Orme is one of the attractions for visitors. These amiable but sometimes fearsome looking creatures comprise an ever-growing herd which the Local Authority has, in the past, culled. This, it seems, is now about to happen again.
An outcry is predictable, often from those who hate to see any human interference with wild animals. But is the herd now becoming too big for its own good? Conwy say this on their website:

Feral Great Orme Goats (Kashmir) available - ideal for conservation grazing

The breed is attractive and appealing to the public and full of character. It is not aggressive or easily stressed but is wary.

Due to the feral nature of the goats locations are being sought that would emulate their existing lifestyle. Therefore, locations are being sought for the relocation of small herds of goats, rather than individual animals. So, if you have a bit of land and would like to have a free Kashmir goat (and you can use the coat:-)) get in touch.

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