We hike them 4 miles every Wednesday, and hit a trail every weekend. I go through 3/4 bale of hay a day with 11 goats but also supplement with grazing time on our acreage. They need access to minerals 24/7, hoof trimmings, shots, de worming, copper bolis, treats, brushings, leads, saddles, panyards, leashes, and collars. You will also need to get a Scrapi ID through USDGA. I have all my goats tattooed inside their ears, or base of the tail for my lamanchas. I get my goats for about 25 dollars each from dairy farmers and the males are worthless to them. Dairy goats IMO are the best for packing as they have great stamina. My favorite breed is the Obershalli, very laid back! Check out Packgoats.com. Marc Warnke is a great source of info, has his own product line and has been a great mentor to my wife and I.
