How to Easily Introduce New Babies to Your Pack Goat String In this video, I am going to show you how I introduce babies in with the adult string. I have a baby area next to my adult area and have a little pass-through area set up. It is big enough that a 2 yr […]
How To Handle A Baby Goat When They Won’t Take A Bottle How to handle a baby goat when they won’t take a bottle can be a scary thing for new owners. Be mindful this whole tutorial is in our How To Raise A Baby Goat Course and is 50% off with our G.O.A.T. membership. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
How To Trim Goat Hooves Learn the importance of how to trim goat hooves. Hoof care is essential to the overall health and wellness of a goat. If hooves are not kept up, hoof rot can set in and affect a whole herd because the infection is spread through bacteria in the soil. The more […]
Why Raising Goats Bring You Happiness What could possibly be a greater joy than raising goats which brings you happiness? The definition of happiness is the state of feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or intense joy. However, happiness is different for everyone. It could be a fresh-brewed cup of coffee, snuggles in the morning, a […]
On Your Homestead, Goats vs Cows: Production This article explains the production on your homestead, goats vs cows. If you read our last article On Your Homestead, Goats vs Cows: Cost, thank you, and welcome to part two. Deciding whether you want to produce milk, grow your own meat, learn which personalities fit best on […]
On your Homestead, Goats vs Cows: Cost On your homestead goats vs cows, find the ideal valuable choice while achieving and establishing your lifestyle. By choosing what fits best, create the delicious desires that fulfill the needs of your family. Therefore, it would help you reach those goals when you have chosen to raise your own meat, supply milk, 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 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 […]
The #1 rule to training a goat is to never, ever physically discipline a goat by pushing them, striking them or hitting them. They think of you as one of them, so if you use aggressive behaviors toward them, they will respond to you in the same manner. We do not want that, so we […]
Having a goat around is a ton of fun, especially during the baby stage. What’s not to like? They are an adorable fluffy ball, they’re tail-waggin’ machines, and they have the funniest personalities (sometimes). Here are four things to consider before you buy a baby goat: Purpose to Buy a Baby Goat. Why are […]