Alpine pack goats

[jlw0142]

Would like the opinion of someone who knows a lot about pack goats. I am planning to get some pack goats in the (somewhat) near future. Was really just thinking about getting 4 Alpines. I don’t want a large herd and will often be hunting solo, so would just like 4-6 goats that can haul about 50 lbs each. Should I diversify, or can I just stick with alpines? I think oberhalsi are too small for my liking. What about hybrids?


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[elkhunter505]

Not sure if you’re planning on using them in bighorn or mountain goat territory, but if so, please reconsider another type of stock due to the disease risk.

 

[Bama67]

Alpines are the base stock for most people. I had some, they are amazing animals but I found Alpines more aggressive than others so they can sometimes beat up on one another.
Most packgoat breeders are doing mixed breeds now, but the base stock will be Alpine. But they toss in some Saanen, Sables, even some Boer and Kiko in some.

The North American Packgoat Association page on Facebook is your best bet for good info.

 

[Bama67]

The disease thing has been pretty much debunked.

 

[jlw0142]

The disease thing has been pretty much debunked.

That’s what I thought…but I was just going to let it go because it comes up on literally every thread. Thanks for reinforcing.


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