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Goatzilla at the Feed Bunk? How Personality Shapes Mealtime Mayhem


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Why do some goats charge the feed bunk while others hang back? This post unpacks a fascinating study linking goat personality traits to feeding behavior. Learn how bold, fearful, and curious goats approach competition differently, and what you can do to reduce feeding stress and support a more harmonious herd.

Visit Companion Blog for this Episode: ⁠https://goathousefarm.com/goat-personality-and-feeding-behavior/


Article for this episode: Neave, H. W., & Zobel, G. (2020). Personality of dairy goats affects competitive feeding behaviour at different feeder heights. Small Ruminant Research, 192, 106222A NotebookLM Deep Dive human written to make goat science make sense.

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