The Phantom Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 I hear reports that the wild goats from around Dhoon have invaded Laxey. What’s the news from our embedded reporter @Roxanne Thoughts on whether this is a good or bad thing? I quite like goats, they’re like psychotic sheep. However, I’d obviously be pretty pissed off if they trashed my garden. There used to be a Farmer up around Ballaragh who used to cull (shoot) them. But either he’s died or doesn’t do it anymore, so there is no longer a Goat Exterminator and the population has boomed. I don't recall ever hearing of anyone hitting one in a car either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellanvannin2010 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Th 1 minute ago, The Phantom said: I hear reports that the wild goats from around Dhoon have invaded Laxey. What’s the news from our embedded reporter @Roxanne Thoughts on whether this is a good or bad thing? I quite like goats, they’re like psychotic sheep. However, I’d obviously be pretty pissed off if they trashed my garden. There used to be a Farmer up around Ballaragh who used to cull (shoot) them. But either he’s died or doesn’t do it anymore, so there is no longer a Goat Exterminator and the population has boomed. I don't recall ever hearing of anyone hitting one in a car either. Years ago you often used to see them around Minorca in the winter before all those houses were built so I doubt it is a new thing. They cause less traffic problems than the MAMILs too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 26 minutes ago, ellanvannin2010 said: Th Years ago you often used to see them around Minorca in the winter before all those houses were built so I doubt it is a new thing. They cause less traffic problems than the MAMILs too At least the MAMILS don't ride around with a horn on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellanvannin2010 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Just now, Happier diner said: At least the MAMILS don't ride around with a horn on! I won't ask how you know that is the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
english zloty Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 EMERGENCY!!!! question to come from Daph no doubt because i'm sure she will want to butt in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cissolt Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 She was quoted in the article in the paper, for an environmentalist she sure hates goat. I assume by population control she means discouraging them from mating? Goat murder doesn't sound very save the planety 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) 57 minutes ago, The Phantom said: What’s the news from our embedded reporter @Roxanne Not my department. I'm diggers, river and landslides. Edited March 31, 2023 by Roxanne remove an 'and'. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 So anyway, a few years ago when I was on the trams I saw a small goat up at Bulgham with its head stuck in a wire fence on a field (a grid-type fence with about 6 inch spacing on the wires). Its head had gone through, but it could not get back out because its horns were on the wrong side of the fence. After a couple of days it was still stuck, so after work I went up with a pair of wire-cutters. It was about the size of a small poodle but its body was like a rock (dream on) and its skull was thicker than the average MHK's. I couldn't pull it out so eventually I cut strand - and naturally the goat then shot straight on into the field. The next day I saw it again - stuck in more-or-less the same place but this time trying to get out of the field. I went back that evening, but it was gone. Possibly The Laxey Triangle got it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, Two-lane said: So anyway, a few years ago when I was on the trams I saw a small goat up at Bulgham with its head stuck in a wire fence on a field (a grid-type fence with about 6 inch spacing on the wires). Its head had gone through, but it could not get back out because its horns were on the wrong side of the fence. After a couple of days it was still stuck, so after work I went up with a pair of wire-cutters. It was about the size of a small poodle but its body was like a rock (dream on) and its skull was thicker than the average MHK's. I couldn't pull it out so eventually I cut strand - and naturally the goat then shot straight on into the field. The next day I saw it again - stuck in more-or-less the same place but this time trying to get out of the field. I went back that evening, but it was gone. Possibly The Laxey Triangle got it. Honest officer, I was just straddling this goat to remove it's head from the fence! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 What did the goat love watching every Saturday night? Americas Goat Talent. What was the Spanish goat with no legs called? Gracias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 26 minutes ago, Passing Time said: What did the goat love watching every Saturday night? Americas Goat Talent. What was the Spanish goat with no legs called? Gracias I hope none of them stray onto the mountain. It will be full of hillbillys. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 1 hour ago, The Phantom said: Honest officer, I was just straddling this goat to remove it's head from the fence! You’ve got to be kidding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: You’ve got to be kidding Even I was too embarrassed to use that one🤐 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollag Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 The High Bailiff once gave a well known Laxey resident 3 monts in Gaol for bonking a goat, later he gave his friend 2 months for acting the goat. 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 if you have ever walked the now overgrown footpath along the coast between lower laxey and the Dhoon the vegetation in the area is thick its only fit for goats , they were much more abundant a few years ago and during the foot and mouth scare many of the older ones were culled as a precaution by a professional marksman , they are causing no harm to anyone and are quietly going about their business , and in fact a pleasure to watch and see how nimble they are ,some time ago a very cruel person was shooting some of them in the gut with a .22 rifle leaving them to suffer a painful and lingering death which was awful as I now believe that are protected by the wildlife act and the only people who can order a goat to be destroyed is DEFA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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