Jóhanna Bergmann Þorvaldsdóttir – aka the Goat Mama 🐐 – and her goat farm, Háafell, are one of the reasons why one of Iceland’s most unique animal breeds could survive until this day. The farm has become a sanctuary for the Icelandic goat, an endangered breed deeply entwined with the country’s history and culture. You can read more about Icelandic goats and Jóhanna on our website. The link is in our bio. 🎥 @bicnick #icelandicgoats #haafell #goat #iceland #icelandreview #since1963 | Iceland Rev

Springtime is kidding season (yes, that is the goat equivalent of “lambing“)! Everybody always talks about Icelandic sheep - but what about Icelandic goats? 🐐 Apart from sheep and other cattle, the settlers also brought goats with them to Iceland during the settlement period. In 1962, only 70 or 80 Icelandic goats were left from the original settlers‘ stock—now, due to breeding efforts, there are over 2,000 Icelandic goats in the country. Icelandic goats have adapted their diets to just eating