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That's ok! I understand. (And I'm sorry if I sounded too defensive.) I know there are a lot of folks out there who think animals are machines. They just don't get it! Yes, he sent me pictures and they were sheep. Oh well! I would love to meet you and your Dalie some time. And I'd love...- mainesong
- Post #30
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donkey
Hi Reb, That would be great. I'd love to "sell" the goat idea to you and give you some pointers. And I would welcome a goat-friendly place to visit. Goats are endearing and under-utilized (in my opinion) as work animals. They really love people if they are raised right. Not all types of...- mainesong
- Post #27
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🧳 Traveling & Transport to/from/along the camino
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donkey
LOL! Those are sheep. They are not smart enough to train as a pack animal :-) Dumb as tacks. But I bet there are goats somehere too.- mainesong
- Post #25
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donkey
What a great idea! My Spanish is very rusty, but I'll start boning up on it. Who know? Maybe I could work somethig out with a local goat farm in the future. A young, friendly, hand-reared goat doesn't need too much training if you know what you're doing and can train intensively for a...- mainesong
- Post #23
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donkey
Actually, I have thought it out. I am an experienced horse-packer and know goats (and horses) VERY well! I am well aware of their health, temperment, and training issues. I've trimmed many a goat foot. I wouldn't even begin to do this without a well-trained goat or two -- whether I trained...- mainesong
- Post #21
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donkey
I think a well-trained pack goat ould be just fine with it. And (unlike a horse) it doesn't take a strong person to control one even if they are a bit nervous. I gotta find goats in Spain! I'm part of the camino this summer with my daugther on foot. I wan to do more later....with a goat or...- mainesong
- Post #19
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Goat!! Hi all, For years I have been interested in packing with goats. I used to raise dairy goast many years ago and always found them sweet and tractable. To my surprise, I ran across a book about using goats as pack animals. Now, in the western US, there are several companies doing this...- mainesong
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