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<blockquote data-quote="royinidaho" data-source="post: 853498" data-attributes="member: 2011"><p>Regardless of what people say goat breeds have different characteristics while under the general genus of being a goat.</p><p></p><p>A well conditioned goat will pack 1/3 of its weight pretty much all day over some tough terrain. More for short hauls.</p><p></p><p>To determine weight.</p><p></p><p>Weight = (girth x girth x distance from point of shoulder to base of tail)/300. Measurements in inches.</p><p></p><p>Sanaans are pretty much like an ox, as far as goats go. They follow well, are calm and easy to handle. They are the largest breed. My biggest goes about 240 and there are plenty larger. I just can't find 'em.</p><p></p><p>Sanaans are white or cream colored. Hunters don't seem to like their color as much as the other breed's</p><p></p><p>A down side of sanaans is that their feet need trimmed way too often.</p><p></p><p>Alpines are great also. My first goat was a 150 pound Alpine doe. Alpines seem to have a bit of an attitude when it comes to packing. They seem to have more "go". Feet also need trimming too often. It's hard to find a large Alpine around here. </p><p></p><p>I'm thinking 175 pounds is minimum for me. Personal preference.</p><p></p><p>The two LaManchas I have are great goats too. Feet don't need trimming as often. They have no ears and look a bit dorky.</p><p></p><p>The shorter the goat the shorter the fence needed. The two large ones easily clear a 5' fence. Way too **** often. Then they go straight for the wife's ornamental flower posts. Way bad juju.</p><p></p><p>A good goat trained to trail and pack is going for as much as $500 if some such sucker can be found. I pay 90 bucks for 70# babies which is way too much. But that's what they go for. Latino young lady coming out celebrations keep the price up.</p><p></p><p>Never get a single goat. Always get at least two. One goat is worse than being married to the wrong woman!</p><p></p><p>Oh, Sanaans are too **** vocal. This seems to go away as they age. By 3 years they are no more vocal than any other breed. Until then ya sure want to put a bark collar on the noisier ones.</p><p></p><p>Keep your eyes open and you'll come across something that can do ya service.</p><p></p><p>Also, they rent for $50.00/day with pack saddles. That's why I bought my own. I'm cheap. Plus I have a perfect pasture for goats. Nothing but browse. Horses and calves about starve on it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="royinidaho, post: 853498, member: 2011"] Regardless of what people say goat breeds have different characteristics while under the general genus of being a goat. A well conditioned goat will pack 1/3 of its weight pretty much all day over some tough terrain. More for short hauls. To determine weight. Weight = (girth x girth x distance from point of shoulder to base of tail)/300. Measurements in inches. Sanaans are pretty much like an ox, as far as goats go. They follow well, are calm and easy to handle. They are the largest breed. My biggest goes about 240 and there are plenty larger. I just can't find 'em. Sanaans are white or cream colored. Hunters don't seem to like their color as much as the other breed's A down side of sanaans is that their feet need trimmed way too often. Alpines are great also. My first goat was a 150 pound Alpine doe. Alpines seem to have a bit of an attitude when it comes to packing. They seem to have more "go". Feet also need trimming too often. It's hard to find a large Alpine around here. I'm thinking 175 pounds is minimum for me. Personal preference. The two LaManchas I have are great goats too. Feet don't need trimming as often. They have no ears and look a bit dorky. The shorter the goat the shorter the fence needed. The two large ones easily clear a 5' fence. Way too **** often. Then they go straight for the wife's ornamental flower posts. Way bad juju. A good goat trained to trail and pack is going for as much as $500 if some such sucker can be found. I pay 90 bucks for 70# babies which is way too much. But that's what they go for. Latino young lady coming out celebrations keep the price up. Never get a single goat. Always get at least two. One goat is worse than being married to the wrong woman! Oh, Sanaans are too **** vocal. This seems to go away as they age. By 3 years they are no more vocal than any other breed. Until then ya sure want to put a bark collar on the noisier ones. Keep your eyes open and you'll come across something that can do ya service. Also, they rent for $50.00/day with pack saddles. That's why I bought my own. I'm cheap. Plus I have a perfect pasture for goats. Nothing but browse. Horses and calves about starve on it. [/QUOTE]
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