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    Thread: Goat Weight/Height, Etc.
Post: RE: Goat Weight/Height, Etc.

Teckelhut Wrote: (07-01-2014, 07:31 PM) -- Im surprised Legion did not lose weight with all that following around and getting up and down like he did here. -- I wish we had been there, Duke at 6 mo...
Jake Levi The Campfire 5 11,534 07-03-2014, 06:21 AM
    Thread: Listing my Kikos
Post: RE: Listing my Kikos

Travis I missed your post on here, Jake
Jake Levi The Campfire 5 12,747 07-03-2014, 04:34 AM
    Thread: Listing my Kikos
Post: RE: Listing my Kikos

Nanno Wrote: (06-29-2014, 08:23 AM) -- Dang... I'm so sorry to hear this. It's hard to even know what to say. I hope your life takes a turn for the better soon. -- Thanks. Life goes on. A lot of fo...
Jake Levi The Campfire 5 12,747 06-29-2014, 11:46 AM
    Thread: Listing my Kikos
Post: RE: Listing my Kikos

nebs Wrote: (06-29-2014, 07:54 AM) -- Sorry to hear that Jake. I've been wondering where you went and how your kikos were doing. I hope your back gets better and you find a good home for your kikos. ...
Jake Levi The Campfire 5 12,747 06-29-2014, 08:10 AM
    Thread: Listing my Kikos
Post: Listing my Kikos

I havent been on here in quite awhile, I had planned and wanted to be at the Rendy right now, but , ' things happen', I have had extensive back problems, all working together against me, it reads ...
Jake Levi The Campfire 5 12,747 06-29-2014, 05:40 AM
    Thread: 2014 NAPgA Rendy
Post: RE: 2014 NAPgA Rendy

Well, life goes on, but, again the Rendy is a definite maybe for me, we'll see, health issue. If it can be resolved by then I will be there. Time will tell.
Jake Levi NAPgA News and Land Use Issues 185 406,512 04-19-2014, 09:00 AM
    Thread: New tent from Eureka
Post: RE: New tent from Eureka

This is a two man tent, has an anteroom, sit up space, it does cost but is mil specs so it should last. Google Eureka for their writeup on it, sounds interesting, for myself, I want stand up space, e...
Jake Levi Equipment & Techniques for the Trail 2 6,943 04-16-2014, 09:39 AM
    Thread: They're Here!
Post: RE: They're Here!

Actually only the bucks have really big and spreading horns. Most does I have seen have what I would call relatively short horns, 12-16". Babe at 4 mos has about 5" ones, and Max has a couple inches ...
Jake Levi The Campfire 14 28,481 04-16-2014, 09:34 AM
    Thread: New tent from Eureka
Post: New tent from Eureka

Eureka announced that they are coming out with a 3 season tent for back packers this summer, it was noted in the Army Times as one being evaluated for infanty units. I have had several Eureka Tents an...
Jake Levi Equipment & Techniques for the Trail 2 6,943 04-15-2014, 11:22 AM
    Thread: They're Here!
Post: RE: They're Here!

The horns stay on these two. I have had similar experience with my previous goats , they move their heads out of my way so I can get around the horns. I wouldnot have two horned bucks together, maybe ...
Jake Levi The Campfire 14 28,481 04-15-2014, 11:16 AM
    Thread: They're Here!
Post: RE: They're Here!

Horn use is a dominence or threat reaction, to see who will be the dominant breeder. I havent heard of any pack goats making threats on the trail. Has anyone else here? Size and growth are real wi...
Jake Levi The Campfire 14 28,481 04-14-2014, 07:31 AM
    Thread: They're Here!
Post: RE: They're Here!

Hi Kirk yup, gotta get some pics and see what can be done, I will ask my son to take several this week. Their names are Max and Babe, both seem to fit. He is almost growing as I look at him. The...
Jake Levi The Campfire 14 28,481 04-13-2014, 05:08 AM
    Thread: My new soon to be packers....
Post: RE: My new soon to be packers....

Those are beautiful Tou !!! I'll bet that you are counting the days now !
Jake Levi The Campfire 18 38,461 04-13-2014, 05:02 AM
    Thread: They're Here!
Post: RE: They're Here!

Hi Taffy I have been studying them for several years, they were developed in NZ with an emphasis on hardiness and parasite resistence with high production capabilities, and a minimum of supplementa...
Jake Levi The Campfire 14 28,481 04-11-2014, 12:51 PM
    Thread: They're Here!
Post: They're Here!

They're here, the beginning of my Kiko herd ! We got in late last eve, after 650+ mile drive from southern Illinois. Two Jan kids, one buck one doe. I will try and get some pics next week of them. ...
Jake Levi The Campfire 14 28,481 04-10-2014, 06:32 AM
    Thread: Old Timer on Board
Post: RE: Old Timer on Board

Hi Trail Buds Welcome, albeit late. I thought I was the only Old Timer here. I'm older then rain. But getting goats out on the trail is a big part of my getting back from over the hill. ...
Jake Levi Introductions and Networking 4 8,823 04-05-2014, 12:56 PM
    Thread: Hello from the Southern Oregon Coast
Post: RE: Hello from the Southern Oregon Coast

Hi Trail Goats ! This is the right place ! Glad to see someone with Obers, I do love them. And Alpines. And Toggs. And Kikos. All of the above ! One day I hope to have some Kibex. Kiko/Ibex...
Jake Levi Introductions and Networking 4 8,560 04-05-2014, 12:50 PM
    Thread: 2014 NAPgA Rendy
Post: RE: 2014 NAPgA Rendy

Thats great Charlene, maybe he would. Any auctioneer can get it done but a good one brings in the money ! I've worked with both kinds as a ring spotter. If we have one it also needs to be for fun....
Jake Levi NAPgA News and Land Use Issues 185 406,512 04-05-2014, 12:44 PM
    Thread: Fund Raiser to support Goatpacking!!!
Post: RE: Fund Raiser to support Goatpacking!!!

Wow ! You the one Taffy !! Great observation and question.
Jake Levi The Campfire 26 60,654 04-05-2014, 12:37 PM
    Thread: Fund Raiser to support Goatpacking!!!
Post: RE: Fund Raiser to support Goatpacking!!!

This is great ! And so needed. I will see what I can scrape up, its a very needy cause. Larry feels like he has been the lone stranger on this, so I am really glad to see this starting. I'l...
Jake Levi The Campfire 26 60,654 04-04-2014, 07:23 AM