Can goats eat anything?
No. Several species of plants are very toxic to goats and the goats will readily eat them if allowed access. In North Carolina the most common threats to goats are azaleas, laurels, and rhododendrons. The leaves of cherry and other pitted fruit trees contain a cyanide compound when they are wilted, but do not pose a threat when fresh. We look for these plants and other problem species when performing a consultation to determine if a site is suitable for grazing.
