VOICED : Cabras que hacen videollamadas, la original salvación de una granja británica

The Dodd-McCarty farm in the UK faced economic difficulties due to COVID-19. To overcome this, they introduced a unique service of featuring goats in video calls, which became a popular and profitable venture. Customers can book a goat to join their video calls for a fee, providing entertainment and novelty. The farm, already diversified with other activities like tours and yoga, found this new service promising. It generated significant income, supporting employees and the local community during the pandemic.

What was the initial reason for the Dodd-McCarty farm's economic difficulties?

• Poor crop yield

• Increased competition

• COVID-19 lockdowns

• Bad weather conditions

How did the idea of featuring goats in video calls start?

• As a marketing strategy

• To promote animal welfare

• To attract tourists

• As a joke during work routines

What is the cost for a 5-minute appearance of a goat in a video call?

• 10 pounds

• 3 pounds

• 5 pounds

• 7 pounds

How many goats can customers choose from for their video calls?

• Five

• Seven

• Three

• Ten

What other activities had the farm diversified into before the pandemic?

• Online courses

• Petting zoo

• Cooking classes

• Sheepdog exhibitions and yoga classes