Signs Of Labor With Your Pregnant Doe Learn the signs of labor with your pregnant doe so you can assist in delivery. Keep in mind that each doe is unique and may vary to some degree. It is important to keep good, detailed notes of each of your does to help you prepare for the […]
Caring For Your Doe During Pregnancy Caring for your doe during pregnancy is extremely important to prepare for birth and delivery of baby goats. Your doe will need special care especially 30-45 days out from delivery. Prenatal Care Prenatal care is an important part of the process. Good preventative measures can save you from having […]
Breeding Your Doe Breeding your doe comes with lots of questions you may have. At packgoats.com we are dedicated to provide you with goat education through our membership, courses, free guides and more. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to get information and deals! Testing For Diseases There are three main diseases that […]
Keeping Your Goats Healthy In Winter As the summer comes to a close and the seasons change, there are a few things to prepare for to keep your goats healthy into the winter months. Depending upon your location, some of these may not apply. The rain and wind create a concern for pneumonia, wet coats […]
How To Castrate Your Goat I’m going to show you how to use the California bander which I’ve done Burdizo, I’ve done castration traditional cutting. I’ve also done little bands. And for goats if you are trying to help them have a developed urethra, you need to push to that 4–6-month mark to let their […]
Chickens Living with Goats Can chickens live with goats? Yes they can but there are pros and cons to consider.When it comes to raising backyard livestock, two of the most popular options are chickens and goats. Goats will bond and protect chickens because they are very social animals. Chickens and goats coexisting together on your […]
Invest in a Goat Saddle Like a Good Pair of Shoes When it comes to trails and packing with goats, invest in a goat saddle like a good pair of shoes. Have you ever hiked or hunted miles upon miles in boots that were a size too small? If you are asking your goats to […]
3 Things New Goat Owners Must Know So you are thinking about getting goats for your homestead, farm, or backyard? In this article, we share the 3 things new goat owners must know. But before we share these three things we would like to welcome you to our blog. Take a look around and check […]
Who is North American Packgoat Association The North American Packgoat Association (NAPgA) is the national organization representing goat packers and goat packing. Began in 1999, The North American Packgoat Association (NAPgA) promotes packing with goats with the purpose to keep public land open to goat packing. NAPgA Mission NAPgA’s mission is to promote the use […]
Preparing for Goat Birthing Season At packgoats.com, we are committed to helping you learn and prepare for goat birthing season. If you are new to owning goats or if this is your first birthing season we have the resources to help you. There’s a lot of information out there so it can be easy to […]
New to Goats? Birthing and Milking Are you new to goats on your homestead or ranch? Want to learn to birth your own healthy goats? Did you decide to get a goat and found out she was pregnant? When birthing goats milking them follows. That’s a lot of learning and researching if you have never […]
Homemade Goat Milk Soap There are many delicious products to make from goat milk. We have tried cheesecake, ice cream, and caramels. But have you ever wondered how to make homemade goat milk soap? Here at packgoats.com, we like many other homesteaders and farmers know the abundance of milk. In this article, you will learn […]
Pack Goat 4H Project Kits Welcome! Here at Packgoats.com, we have all the resources and tools to help you find success. We have put together 2 kits for the Pack Goat 4H Project. To accommodate all sizes, you will find Kit 1 for the smaller breeds and Kit 2 for the larger breeds. If you […]
Choosing a Goat Identification Method When choosing a goat identification method it is important to make it permanent. Here at Packgoats.com, we strive to be responsible goat owners. Especially with our pack goats, when traveling and using public land we want to follow the USDA guidelines. When it comes to goat identification there are several […]
New Baby Goat Owner Starter Guide Welcome! Want to own baby goats? Not sure how or where to start? At Packgoats.com, we are here to help you learn and prepare for owning goats on your homestead. We have created a simple checklist to help start your process. This guide will get you to a great […]
Baby Goat Vaccination Schedule The baby goat vaccination schedule guide is a resource for you in keeping your baby goats healthy. This guide is a schedule for vaccinations that will assist in improving and supporting goat kids’ immune systems. After your baby goats are born into this beautiful world, it is important to keep them […]
3 Ways to Know if Your Goat is Pregnant There are a few ways to verify whether or not your goat is pregnant. Waiting to find out is the hard part. At Packgoats.com we are committed to helping you learn and prepare for owning goats on your homestead. Here are 3 ways to know if […]
Learn How to Draw Blood from a Goat Are you dreading the vet bill for blood draws? It is that time of year to test your goats for common diseases and to see if your does are pregnant. When it comes to blood draws it can be overwhelming and scary. However, don’t feel intimated or […]
What is 4H? 4H is a youth development organization for kids, ages 5 to 19 years old. They learn life skills, meet friends, experience leadership, and community involvement. Kids complete hands-on projects with guidance from adult mentors in areas like health, science, agriculture, and citizenship, in a positive environment and become the next generation of […]
Your Source For Goat Information and Gear Marc Warnke, known as the goat guy at Packgoats.com, is your source for goat information and gear. The desire started 9 years ago when he wanted his family to join him in the backcountry. But having small children, and his at the time wife barely at 115 pounds, […]
3 Tips How To Tame A Goat Marc Warnke, at packgoats.com, shares 3 tips on how to tame a goat. He has been raising goats for over 9 years. Along the way, he has learned what works and the challenges he has overcome. The most common questions he is asked are how to tame a […]
Helpful Products For Goats During the Fall As the season changes from hot and humid to cool and crisp, Today at packgoats.com we share some helpful products for your goats during the fall. Going from summer heat to fall weather swiftly can really affect the health of your goat. Be prepared for changes and be […]
This is a Must-Have for All Goat Lovers Marc Warnke, the Goat Guy, and his lady Tricia at Packgoats.com are here to share with you over 9 years of goat experiences, lessons learned along the way, giving you the confidence to become better stewards with the goal of helping care for and enjoy these special […]
How to Save Sick Baby Goats This article is about how to save sick baby goats. Marc Warnke, the goat guy, is on the farm at packgoats.com and explains the importance of 3 major medical challenges. It is when goats leave to new homes and face new environments, the transport itself, new milk, and the […]
Cheap Baby Goat Shelter Here on the farm at packgoats.com, we know raising baby goats for the first time on your farm, homestead, or backyard, a goat shelter is a necessity. Especially a cheap easy goat shelter. Even though goats are equipped to live outdoors. They still need protection from rain, snow, wind, and extreme […]
5 Mistakes New Goat Owners Make At Packgoats.com we get asked lots of questions. For example how to raise baby goats, how to train pack goats, how to milk goats, and even questions about how to birth goats. Also questions about health, nutrition, shelter, etc. Having goats is the dopamine you need in your life. […]
3 Common Kidding Season Health Problems New baby goats on the farm is a time of excitement and joy but it also brings the stress of sickness. Ketosis, milk fever, and mastitis are 3 common kidding season health problems. Don’t let these issues affect your does, with the proper nutrition, sanitation, and observation they can […]
A Baby Goat Kit For New Babies The baby goat kit has been designed to help you start with the right tools to make goat growing a success. Here are some products to prepare you before the babies are born. Searching online for answers can be stressful. At packgoats.com our mission is to become a […]
What a New Goat Owner Should Know about Baby Goats What a new goat owner should know about baby goats. Thinking about getting goats for meat or for delicious milk, or maybe for pets and pack partners. Besides the cute jumping and the bleating, they are the cutest critters. You have come to the right […]
Goat Course Bundles Goat course bundles have been created to help you succeed in raising healthy happy goats. Goats are the most fascinating and incredible critters, at PackGoats.com our mission is to become a leading resource on all things for owning your goats. In addition, help you feel confident about the information and be successful […]