[ANSTHRLD] Is a goat a goat?

[Dominique Epps]

Doe: female, usually pregnant
Kid:Offspring
Wether: castrated male
Buck: male
The old english for male goat is Bucca
Hope this helps!
Kitsune




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From: Jennifer Smith <jds at randomgang.com>
To: "Heralds List, Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA,  Inc." <heralds at lists.ansteorra.org>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 4:39:56 PM
Subject: Re: [ANSTHRLD] Is a goat a goat?

> Male goats have horns, female goats do not.  

Actually, it depends on the breed. There are plenty of breeds of goats
(European varieties too) wherein both genders have horns.

> What is the default for goats, horned or not.

Horned, I'd say. I don't think I've ever seen a non-horned goat in armory,
although I certainly haven't done a huge search.

I think in general, the default for animals in heraldry is 'male' anyway.

-Emma


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