Farmed animals

People buy certain brands of eggs for a variety of reasons including; price, brand loyalty, taste, quality, and for ethical reasons.

Goats are ruminant herbivores and differ from sheep and cattle in that goats are browsers.

It is best to get your goat used to being handled from a young age, so future visits from the veterinarian or other people is not stressful. At all times, goats should be handled quietly, gently and confidently. Goats will quickly become habituated to your presence and will actively seek out positive interactions with you, when treated kindly and in a positive manner.

All animals should live in an appropriate environment, and one which reflects the five freedoms. The conditions and surroundings that an animal lives in, contributes to the animal’s overall well-being, both behavioural and physiologic

Before you decide to get sheep, it is important to consider whether you have the time, resources, and knowledge, as well as the right environment to care for your sheep properly.

All sheep should live in a suitable and comfortable environment, which provides for their needs including shade and shelter, comfortable lying areas and secure fencing to keep them safe and happy.

Sheep are grazers and eat plant matter usually in the form of pasture (e.g. grass, clover and other pasture plants).

It is important to check your flock daily for sheep with any injuries or ill health.

Goats are highly intelligent, social animals and need an environment that stimulates them both physically and mentally.

Goats are highly intelligent, social and active animals. Before you decide to care for goats it is important to consider whether you have the time, resources, knowledge, and the right environment to care for your goats properly.