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Post by tangent on Apr 23, 2013 10:42:46 GMT
Happy goats: How animal rehab works
British scientists have been measuring the moods of goats at a sanctuary in Kent, in order to work out if the animals recover fully from neglect and cruelty. To work this out, the team tested the goats in an experimental enclosure containing hidden food rewards. Their test measured how "optimistic" or "pessimistic" the goats were as they explored the enclosure in search of food. The researchers say the study provided them with an "objective measure of the animals' mood" and that it demonstrated that, with the right care, mistreated animals can be fully rehabilitated. link Spread the word, make a goat happy today
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Post by Alvamiga on Apr 23, 2013 20:01:12 GMT
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Post by Shake on Apr 24, 2013 4:29:05 GMT
Or, we could just ask our goat what he thinks!
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Post by JoeP on Apr 24, 2013 13:06:26 GMT
I assumed this thread was directed at him.
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Post by tangent on Apr 24, 2013 13:43:49 GMT
It was, sort of.
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Post by JoeP on Apr 24, 2013 18:46:01 GMT
Looks like it needs some more directing ...
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Post by Moose on Apr 26, 2013 16:58:50 GMT
None of the ways I can think of to make a goat happy are very wholesome.
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Post by whollygoats on Apr 28, 2013 19:50:03 GMT
Um...there are multiple means.
Bringing about the collapse of the global RCC heirarchy and disappearance of the organization would make me ecstatic. In lieu of that, just send cash.
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Post by raspberrybullets on Apr 28, 2013 20:28:19 GMT
What if the cash is only 2 bucks? I guess it's better than a poke in the eye with a stick.
The best goat I ever saw was happily munching away at a bicycle that some foolish person had left leaning against the fence. Big mistake.
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Post by Moose on Apr 28, 2013 20:55:54 GMT
For the goat or the owner of the bike?
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Post by JoeP on Apr 28, 2013 21:30:27 GMT
What if the cash is only 2 bucks? I guess it's better than a poke in the eye with a stick. 2 does might result in more happiness.
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Post by raspberrybullets on Apr 29, 2013 8:20:16 GMT
For the goat or the owner of the bike? For the owner of the bike. I'm pretty sure the goat was very happy.
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Post by tangent on Apr 29, 2013 8:38:20 GMT
Bringing about the collapse of the global RCC heirarchy and disappearance of the organization would make me ecstatic. In lieu of that, just send cash. You're easily satisfied, I see
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Post by charliebrown on Apr 29, 2013 9:13:57 GMT
With all due respect, in Taiwan, when we mention something like "a British research shows...", usually it means to take it with a grain of salt. If you know what I mean
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Post by tangent on Apr 29, 2013 11:12:45 GMT
With all due respect, in Taiwan, when we mention something like "a British research shows...", usually it means to take it with a grain of salt. If you know what I mean I'm shocked!
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Post by Alvamiga on Apr 29, 2013 19:22:50 GMT
Yes, because we all hold Taiwanese research in such high stead!
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