Goat Porn

That's what the author himself called it. It it made me feel better that the lady who was breeding out her male goat said she never got used to all that disgusting stuff. She was even a bit embarrassed in front of these people with all the sexual activity going on. I imagine she would probably be somewhat ok with it when she was there alone, but felt a bit awkward with others around. Kind of like watching one of those inappropriate comedy movies with your parents.

Anyway, I thought this topic deserved its own post because of all the conversation that's sure to come of it. To be truthful, as I was reading all the goat porn last night I wondered if I'd be able to handle all that stuff. As I was reading and pondering, Seth came in. I told him I was reading some more goat porn and he begged me to read some. I read several paragraphs, starting with a more sultry voice but eventually ended up laughing so hard I could barely read. Seth sat on the edge of the bed laughing hysterically the entire time. I guess that's all you can do sometimes. Laugh. Especially if you think there's some chance one day you'd have to deal with these scenarios. I think laughing is the only way you'd ever get through a putrid scene like that.

As disgusting as mating goats would surely be, I think the birthing is the part that would make me think twice about raising goats. Not necessarily because of anything "gross" but mainly because of all that is involved. I'd imagine you'd come to love the goats as you would a family pet. By being there when they are giving birth, you're responsible for their lives. There's a lot that can go wrong and I know I would feel terrible if I wasn't prepared or did something wrong that caused a goat or her kid to die. It sounds like a pretty intense situation. Though, I'm sure once you got used to it, it wouldn't be that big of a deal. Seth says he remembers seeing a farmer help birth a calf. He went right out there, put a chain around the calf's neck as it was coming out, yanked on it until it fell on the ground and was done. Seth and his buddy thought it was the most amazing thing ever, but it was just another day on the ranch to that guy.

I guess it's good that this book is giving me a clearer view of what exactly is involved in raising goats. It's not all fun and cheese making. There's a lot to it.