Hiking With Miniature Goat Breeds And The Gear They Need If you’re a goat owner and an avid hiker, you might have thought about taking your goats on the trail with you. Miniature goat breeds, in particular, are known for their playful, adventurous personalities, which make them great companions for outdoor activities. However, taking goats […]
How To Set Hunting Camp Up With Pack Goats A lot of you watch me both hunt and hike and do all that stuff. I wanted to show you how to set up hunting camp with pack goats and break down what my base camp model looks like in elk camp. There’re some nuances to […]
Setting Up Goat Camp So, I’m going to show you how when I’m in camp how I think about things. It’s a beautiful night we’re going to have asteroids tonight so we’re just going to sleep on the ground, and I want the goats close enough but far enough. I want them close enough where […]
Trail Training Baby Pack Goats Trail training baby pack goats is one of the topics I get a lot of questions for. The first common question I get all the time is how do I keep my babies back and that IS a struggle with little babies. They all want to be out front and […]
Think About Options When It Comes To Goat Panniers Quiver of Panniers As Marc says, “Your gonna want a quiver of panniers,” to give you a couple of options. By getting a few different sizes you will find our spread of panniers to help with all your specific needs. Don’t buy just one color. Get […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why Goats Make The Best Stock Animal Have you ever been hiking or hunting and it feels like a highway of people everywhere? Imagine getting up to higher elevations and away from others to have space just for you. Sure horses, mules, and llamas can get you there but only if the trail is clear. […]
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 […]
Choosing The Best Goat Packing Gear It’s that time of year when questions arise with regards to packing in the fall season. We get asked about conditioning, gear, and especially which saddles to use. Here are a couple of articles to help answer your questions. These are important in the overall development of your goats […]
A Bug Out Strategy with Pack Goats [video_embed url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3sNoZ3f188″] If you want the ultimate bug out strategy I believe you need two pack goats and a milking doe. They will likely be the difference of surviving (even thriving) based on the forced length of stay. Caring for others such as your kids for example, pack […]
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 […]
Are You Feeding Your Goats Dangerous Treats? When it comes to your goats health, are you feeding them dangerous treats? We all know what picky eaters they are. But getting the wrong treat could be fatal. Did you know goats have 4 stomach chambers? Here is a great article to learn of goats digestive system. […]
The 3 Most Common Diseases in Goats The 3 most common diseases you must know when raising goats. As your goats grow, keeping them healthy is crucial. By investing into How to Raise a Baby Goat Course, gives you all the guidance, help, and well informed videos to keep your success with healthy goats, and […]
Equipment You Will Need for Late Season Goat Packing The equipment you will need for late season goat packing is a durable and adaptable tent, goat coats and high visibility neckbands for your goats. It is fall season which means nice warm days but chilly evenings and freezing temperatures during the night when you are […]
Pack Goat Gear The pack goat gear that you will need as your babies move from pets to working goats can be daunting. I suggest you spend some time planning your budget as that magical 3rd and 4th year approach. This is when pack goats can begin to carry loads. This article’s intention is to […]
How to Pick a Pack Goat Saddle Picking a pack goat saddle can feel overwhelming. Especially when you’re new to goat packing. There’s several manufacturers, each with multiple models, not to mention their pricing! This blog and video aim to help you in the decision making process. Marc Warnke breaks down the different styles of […]
Transporting Goats Transporting goats is a bit of a science. Of course anyone can pack car full of gear and haul a trailer full of goats, but it’s important to take these considerations to mind to transport safely and efficiently. In this video Marc Warnke, “The Goat Guy,” goes over the essentials of transporting goats. […]
Toxic Plants for Goats Knowing toxic plants for goats is a helpful skill. This article references the Goat Digestive System Article. If you haven’t already, take a second to check it out to better understand how certain toxins affect goat health. First, this list of toxins and toxic plants is by no means exhaustive. Also, […]
How Goat Digestive System Works Goats are Ruminants, like sheep, cows, and deer; the goat digestive system is made up of 4 stomach chambers. These chambers are called the Reticulum, Rumen, Omasum, and Abomasum. Humans are monogastric, we have one stomach that breaks down our food. For humans, digestion begins with chewing, our food is […]
Pack Goat Does There are many benefits to having does as part of your pack goat herd. Check out this article on sexes of goats and packing. Everyone knows that wethers make the largest, strongest, and best all around pack goats. There are, however, several benefits to owning does as pack goats too. Does can […]
What to Look for in Choosing an Adult Pack Goat It has taken me a long time to learn what to look for in an adult pack goat. I have bought nearly 30 adult goats in my mission to build a pack string from scratch and I have learned a ton while doing so. I […]
What is the best pack goat breed? I get asked all the time what breed makes the best pack goat. I also get asked all the time what breed of goats I have. Generally, people are asking because they want to know what breed they should be looking for as they begin to build their […]
How much can a pack goat carry? The most common question I get when people first see my pack goats is “how much can a pack goat carry?” This is a very sensible question for a new person. In fact, I asked exactly the same one when I first began to hop down the trail […]
Pack Goats and Predators Pack goats and predators are genetically engineered adversaries. This article will help you prevent any issues from happening before they occur. Because this predator/prey relationship is predictable we know how to be mindful of our goats in the pasture and the back country. First thing to remember is that the number […]
Can Does and Bucks be used as Pack Goats? The question if does and bucks can be used as pack goats is one of the most common questions new packers and curious goat owners ask. Without question the most effective pack goat to work with is a wethered (castrated) male goat. They grow the largest, […]
How do I know breed of goat is best for me? In order to pick a breed you have to know your intended purpose for getting a goat. There are so many types of goat breeds it can make your head spin. The most important information you need to know is why you are getting […]
Pack Goat Gear List My goal of this is to provide a simple printable pack goat gear list you can hang in your garage to help you pack. Keep this list handy to look over and plan a well thought out pack goat back country gear list. I like having one that I can physically […]
Training Older Pack Goats Training older pack goats, my process to train an older goat to pack. A couple years ago one nasty, cold fall afternoon I was carrying my daughters entire boned out bear and hide on my back for 5 miles back to the truck. That’s when I made the final decision I […]
New Goat Packer: Lessons Learned I’ll be the first to admit that I still feel like a new goat packer; complete newbie to this whole thing. We started our pack goat journey about 2 years ago. We rented a couple of big Saanens from Clay Zimmerman of High Uinta Pack Goats and took them to […]