At:
http://www.permaearth.org/writings.html
in "Constructing the Forest Orchard" by Larry Santoyo, he writes:
"Animals are essential to any forest system � especially
constructed food forests with an abundance of fruit. Animals
need not be harvested for food but must be included in any
balanced system � populations must be monitored. Game
birds and poultry should be encouraged or reintroduced. Late
season free ranging animals can convert fallen fruit, slugs,
and insect larvae into harvestable chicken, turkey or geese.
Pigs and sheep can also be used (with more attention and
fencing). Goats should be avoided."
My question is, why avoid goats? Is there something about them not
conducive to permaculture?
Part of why I ask is that I am a vegetarian. Many of the animals that I
would have liked to keep at one time, no longer seem to be a wise move
due to the fact that I would not harvest them. I had thought I might be
able to justify milk goats and was fence-sitting on fowl. Other than
manure and a non-meat product (milk/eggs/wool/etc), what are other
considerations? Any discussion is appreciated. ...barry
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