Billy goat
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These are Alpine Goats which although they come from the mountains, are widely seen in the Loire Valley.
It is the most common goat in France and 55% of the females are used commercially for milk.
Goat meat is also not uncommon here.
It is the most common goat in France and 55% of the females are used commercially for milk.
Goat meat is also not uncommon here.
25/11/2011 - 09:36Blaze
CategoryPets / Captive animals
LensN/A
ISO200
Focal Length107.5mm
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Posted 25/11/2011 - 10:09
Handsome creature, I havent seen many brown goats either and he doesnt seem as romanesque as the anglo -nubian goats, are they farmed for milk, meat, both?
Clare
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Posted 25/11/2011 - 11:00
Thank you both . They are either reared for meat or as future stud goats as they are all uncastrated males and there are about a dozen of them in a large field. They're magnificent looking, very well kept animals. However, when I drive past, the goat smell is extremely strong ! I've put what they are in the Photo Info box.
. They are either reared for meat or as future stud goats as they are all uncastrated males and there are about a dozen of them in a large field. They're magnificent looking, very well kept animals. However, when I drive past, the goat smell is extremely strong ! I've put what they are in the Photo Info box. Last Edited by Blaze on 25/11/2011 - 11:03
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Posted 25/11/2011 - 21:29
That's amazingly sharp, i do so love goats !
Kind regards Maria
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Kind regards Maria
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Posted 25/11/2011 - 22:38
Very sharp - I would guess you took that the 55-300mm lens? I uploaded some similar ones of rare breed sheep a while back taken with the 55-300 - it seems to suit subjects like this. Good photo.
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David
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David
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Nicola's Apartments, Kassiopi, Corfu
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Posted 25/11/2011 - 22:47
Yes, David, it was the 55-300. It's useful when you don't want to get too close - one of them had a rather nasty looking horn 
I find at longer distances it's better to use a support of some sort !
I find at longer distances it's better to use a support of some sort !
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Posted 26/11/2011 - 05:38
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