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“Healing Hooves”
The City of Seattle isn’t kidding about fighting potential brush fires – they’re fighting back with a herd of goats. Read on...
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posted by Jacob A. Stam at 10/20/2006 07:29:00 AM
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5 Comments:
What a wonderful idea , eh jacob?
Simple and natural... I like that..
BTW old man(take it easy.. Just kidding!)how about a recipe for goat Hmmmm?
You know, something suitable for the kids would be good.
See I can be serious sometimes! I don't always act the goat * sniff*
That's brilliant!
So, any estimates on how many goats we might need all across Australia this summer, especially in the Eastern States, to help munch down the mega-big fire hazzards awaiting the coming parched, long hot summer?
When I lived in the bushy wilds of the Dandenongs, it was commonplace for people living on steep blocks to keep goats for fuel minimisation.
The main problem I see with employing goats on a mass basis in Australia is the hazard to road users. Assuming, that is, the critters will have free range. Otherwise you'd need an army of goatherds.
What I want to know is: why the hell aren't our native fauna on the job? Surely 'roos, wallabies and wombats should do their patriotic duty and munch away for Australia!
A goat dish, Kathy? A quick Google reveals many sources. Not sure I approve though, being a bit of an old goat myself.
If I can overcome my inner taboo against cannibalism, perhaps I'll feature a suitable dish in future. The photoshoot could be a challenge; however, I saw a nice plump specimen down the road the other day...
An army of goatherders? Sounds like an excellent job creation scheme to me.
Your problem with an army of people reverting to a more bucolic way of life, amongst frolicking goats no less, would be ... ?
You know, I don't think I would mind being out with the goats, 'though getting a regular latte fix might be problematic.
Your problem with an army of people reverting to a more bucolic way of life, amongst frolicking goats no less, would be ... ?
Why, none at all. In fact, like you I'll happily go tend the goats.
Economically it could be goer, too. Offset the cost of a small army of goatherds (and goat herds, of course) against the cost of bushfire damage and traditional preventive measures and -
Well, we've got a really sensible proposition that will probably be totally ignored by myopic politicians who won't want to put up the money from their short-term outlook.
Wonder if the insurance industry would want to kick in for part of the funding?
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