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Thread: Question about the 5 herd roles
Post: RE: Question about the 5 herd roles
| Nanno, Thank you!
That is very helpful. I read I a long time ago, so I'm not sure why I had it in my head that there were 5 rather than 4. I really appreciate your help! |
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AcanthaRose |
The Campfire
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03-24-2021, 10:19 AM |
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Thread: Question about the 5 herd roles
Post: Question about the 5 herd roles
| Hello,
I am not sure exactly where to ask this, but since it's kind of random, I decided maybe the campfire was a good place.
I am wondering about the 5 herd roles/jobs that John Myonczynski w... |
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AcanthaRose |
The Campfire
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03-14-2021, 05:02 PM |
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Thread: Pack Saddle Adjustment Question
Post: Pack Saddle Adjustment Question
| Hi all,
I am having a bit of trouble properly adjusting my pack saddles on my goats so that they don't rub on their shoulder blades. I have the wooden crossbuck type, and my goats are both alpine a... |
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AcanthaRose |
Equipment & Techniques for the Trail
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08-21-2019, 08:50 AM |
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Thread: Poisonous Plants near Mt. Hood and Mt. Jefferson Question
Post: RE: Poisonous Plants near Mt. Hood and Mt. Jeffers...
| Thanks for all the tips! I bought muzzles just in case, and I'm also going to bring activated charcoal.
I really appreciate the advice! |
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AcanthaRose |
Health and Wellness
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08-28-2018, 10:10 AM |
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Thread: Poisonous Plants near Mt. Hood and Mt. Jefferson Question
Post: Poisonous Plants near Mt. Hood and Mt. Jefferson Q...
| Hello!
I am planning a backpacking trip and am trying to decide whether to go to Mt. Hood or Mt. Jefferson (in Oregon). I am wondering if anyone who has been to either of these wilderness areas has... |
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AcanthaRose |
Health and Wellness
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08-26-2018, 05:07 PM |
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Thread: Saddle Pad Material Question
Post: RE: Saddle Pad Material Question
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Nanno Wrote: (07-08-2018, 03:01 PM)
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What about something like this:
https://www.jefferspet.com/products/dr-j-black-felt-saddle-pad-3-4-black
Or this:
https://www.jefferspet.com/products/woo... |
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AcanthaRose |
Equipment & Techniques for the Trail
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07-09-2018, 11:30 AM |
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Thread: Saddle Pad Material Question
Post: Saddle Pad Material Question
| Does anyone know where I can buy felt saddle pad material? I want to make my own saddle pad and use some of the same material to add padding to the straps on a saddle I just bought, but I have no idea... |
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AcanthaRose |
Equipment & Techniques for the Trail
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07-07-2018, 10:17 AM |
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Thread: Pack goat training workshop/classes?
Post: RE: Pack goat training workshop/classes?
| I don't necessarily want to train them to be service animals, I just want them to perform at the level that is expected of search-and-rescue or police dogs. For example, to respond immediately to comm... |
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AcanthaRose |
Introductions and Networking
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02-15-2017, 10:14 AM |
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Thread: Pack goat training workshop/classes?
Post: Pack goat training workshop/classes?
| I'm wondering if anyone knows of some kind of pack goat training workshop or class or guided backpacking trip. Or any kind of hands-on program for people learning to train goats (or even horses). I'v... |
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AcanthaRose |
Introductions and Networking
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02-14-2017, 11:19 PM |
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Thread: My goat has a poking problem
Post: RE: My goat has a poking problem
| Liesel is almost 10 months old. From what you guys are saying, it sounds like she might be entering a "teenage phase" that is perhaps similar to Basho.
I started using the tying technique suggested ... |
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AcanthaRose |
Training at Home and On the Trail
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02-06-2017, 10:03 AM |
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Thread: My goat has a poking problem
Post: RE: My goat has a poking problem
| Thank you for all the great info and suggestions!
I will definitely try Nanno's strategy to get Liesel used to being touched again.
The idea of using love and attention to deal with poking se... |
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AcanthaRose |
Training at Home and On the Trail
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01-29-2017, 03:26 PM |
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Thread: My goat has a poking problem
Post: My goat has a poking problem
| Hello,
I'm in the process of training my first two pack goats, and one of them, Liesel, who is 9 months old will occasionally poke people she is walking next to with her horns. It seems to be somew... |
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AcanthaRose |
Training at Home and On the Trail
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01-28-2017, 09:39 PM |
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Thread: Question About Lead Training
Post: RE: Question About Lead Training
| Thanks everyone for your great input! I have been busy continuing to work with the goats, and they are improving. When I got Elsie this past March, she was very shy and had basically no training. Now ... |
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AcanthaRose |
Training at Home and On the Trail
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08-09-2016, 10:58 AM |
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Thread: Question About Lead Training
Post: RE: Question About Lead Training
| I have been working with Elsie, my year and a half doe, using treats and a willow stick. She is MUCH better at giving to pressure on her halter, but she still could improve. Liesel, her kid, is also i... |
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AcanthaRose |
Training at Home and On the Trail
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07-20-2016, 11:19 AM |
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Thread: Question About Lead Training
Post: RE: Question About Lead Training
| Thanks everyone, that is some great advise! I will try giving them extra alfalfa and grass just before a hike and then the willow switch technique. I'll let you know how it goes! |
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AcanthaRose |
Training at Home and On the Trail
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06-28-2016, 12:20 PM |
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Thread: Question About Lead Training
Post: Question About Lead Training
| I have a question about teaching goats to lead. I have 2 new packers, one about 11 weeks old and her mother, around a year and a half. I have been training both of them, not just the little one, thank... |
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AcanthaRose |
Training at Home and On the Trail
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06-27-2016, 10:12 AM |
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Thread: Training an Adult Goat
Post: RE: Training an Adult Goat
| Great pics hihobaron!
It is really fun to meet people on outings who are SO happy and suprised to see the goats.
I have been thinking it would be fun and useful to teach Liesel to be a therapy goat,... |
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AcanthaRose |
Training at Home and On the Trail
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05-22-2016, 10:54 AM |
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Thread: Training an Adult Goat
Post: RE: Training an Adult Goat
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DownUnder Gal Wrote: (05-14-2016, 06:42 PM)
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Very cute pics! What breed and colour is Liesel's sire?
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Thanks!
Liesel's dad is full white Saanen. When she was born it was a bit surprising to ... |
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AcanthaRose |
Training at Home and On the Trail
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05-22-2016, 10:02 AM |
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Thread: Training an Adult Goat
Post: RE: Training an Adult Goat
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Nanno Wrote: (05-13-2016, 08:29 PM)
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Sopris makes a halter small enough for her: http://www.soprisgoats.com/goatx.html
Their Size 1 fits weanling to yearling Pygmies. My Alpine does use a size 3.... |
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AcanthaRose |
Training at Home and On the Trail
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05-14-2016, 11:12 AM |
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Thread: Training an Adult Goat
Post: RE: Training an Adult Goat
| Here are a few photos. The first one is an hour or so after Liesel was born and the second one is Liesel and I at the farmer's market. |
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AcanthaRose |
Training at Home and On the Trail
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05-14-2016, 11:10 AM |
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