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What do goats like?

 
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I took the time to watch my goats. The ate the Oak leaves but passed on the Maple.   This strikes me as counter intuitive,
 
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My little friend Orangina likes cork-oak leaves.

And oranges...

 
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Maybe the goats pass up the maples because they were full from eating oak leaves.

My goats when I had them years ago liked any leaves and grass that I gave them.

I didn't have maple trees, though.
 
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