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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
A-Z Milk Goat Course Having an A-Z Milk Goat course is something to be of worth. It is a guide on how to start, how to raise, and know goat health and wellness. Also personal consumption, and maybe even selling some milk in a small operation. We will be covering the process of milking goats […]
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 […]
Support Goat Education Whether you choose pack goats for backcountry adventures or goats to have on your sustainable farm. You will be blessed and intrigued by these amazing companions! At packgoats.com we appreciate your support in the ongoing discovery of goat education, nutrition, and health! We want to help with all your goat needs. Marc […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Play Structures Build Goat Agility How play structures build goat agility will determine how strong and agile your goats will become. When building a pack goat string, endurance, strength, and agility are the foundation of a great team. Just having goats in a pasture with grass and a shelter will not produce strong pack […]
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 […]
Goat Meat Campfire Stew It’s that time of year when campfire cooking is at its finest. Similarly, here at packgoats.com, we take backcountry eating seriously. Of course, with these amazing critters carrying in our loads we can’t help ourselves not to be spoiled with exquisite cuisine. Today our very own lady on the farm, Tricia […]
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 […]
How to Bottle Feed Baby Goats This kidding season has brought so much joy! We have experienced births, bottle feeding, bonding, milking, and playfulness. At packgoats.com we get asked lots of questions on how to bottle feed baby goats and why it is critical when owning pack goats. That being said, we would like to […]
Goat Milk Caramels Looking for a salty-sweet treat, try goat milk caramels. Here at Packgoats.com, we know so many homesteaders and farmers may have an abundance of milk, sometimes more than what is needed. So why not put that goat milk to proper use and make delicious treats or homemade products for the home and […]
Floppy Kid Syndrome, also known as FKS is a disease or toxicity characterized by metabolic acidosis and may be coupled with microorganisms in the gut. Rather than having a neutral pH in the bloodstream, it becomes acidic due to undigested milk in the stomach, caused by overfeeding. As a reminder, this can happen in dam-raised […]
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 […]