Kids be they the human kind or the animal kind can sometimes find themselves in a fix, as ‘King’ discovered! Read on to find out more …
They live on a seven-mile (11km) stretch of cliffs year-round to graze back the invasive plants on the steep inaccessible cliffs.
Before the herd was introduced to munch the vegetation, BCP Council had to foot the cost of using specialist cliff teams to clear the cliffs.
The goats are part of a Environmental Stewardship agreement between the council and Natural England, and the agreement and arrangement seems to work well.
There are occasionally problems with the goats, but they do have BCP rangers and their own grazier, Mark Jackson, who helps look after them.
Recently firefighters were called to the cliffs when a goat got its head stuck in a fence. However Tom Bennet, BCP ranger said, “It is important that people do phone BCP council and report issues with the goats rather than the emergency services. “If a young one pushes their head through they do need releasing… just call the council they will alert the countryside team and we will take action.”
Kid goat King
who got stuck after popping his small head through the fencing to explore the grass on the other side
King has now been fitted with a contraption to his horns to stop him getting his head through the fence
Tom added King was fine after popping his head through the fence. Kid goat, King, was freed by the goat’s grazier and has since been fitted with a dowel between his horns to stop him getting stuck again. After having a contraption fitted to his horns: “He’s happily grazing and he can’t get his head through the fence again.”
Talking about goats, have you tried this Super Omelette, with a goats cheese twist!
You will find a variety of articles and recipes within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e., use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.
All the best Jan
