02-05-2014, 10:57 PM
personally wouldn't go down the ibex route. Our goats are companion animals because they have been bred to live around humans for thousands of years. And we rely on that bonding capacity a lot in packing. Wouldn't want to risk this trait which I consider one of the most important because of the possibility of having a larger goat. Larger wouldn't be worth much if the goat wasn't willing to work or to stay close to me.
Hybrid vigor can also be achieved by crossing other breeds.
Hybrid vigor can also be achieved by crossing other breeds.