CouesWhitetail Report post Posted January 6, 2013 Those guys are AWESOME! Wish my boyfriend would buy em for me, they would do great on the 20 acres I have. If I had a trailer I would go get em right now, they are CUTE lol. Might be time for a new boyfriend. LOL +1!! Just put a little more pressure on your bf and maybe he will! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted January 6, 2013 Ya my wife didn't realize I put them up for sale and she is sad to see them go, they are fun as pets too. I haven't posted them on Craigslist yet.. I would rather see someone put them to good use here chasing coues.Ya my space is questionable too and thats part of the reason for getting rid of them. How much space do you have for them now and what kind of fencing do you use to keep them in? Scott says goats spend all their time plotting ways to escape and it's hard to keep them fenced in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
125coues Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Amanda,you should text him with a question he anserwer back quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Yeah he does respond back quick. He has been working a ton lately. I've seen the goats and they are awesome, wish I had some space as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anderson_HOTD Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Not time for a new bf at all, He said they would be really cool to have, I'm sure if I NEEDED them, it wouldn't be a problem. I need to focus on my hounds and gettin my other hunting equipment lined out before I worry about another animal to feed and water. I'm spendin around 180$ a month in dog food alone lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southernxpress Report post Posted January 7, 2013 The goats are super low maintenance on the trail.. The first time I took them out when I was training I used lead ropes and then after that I realized they don't want to be by themselves and follow me everywhere..(better than a dog). Even when I sit down to glass and they are feeding, they always keep me in sight probably never go more than 20 yards from me. You really don't need much to feed them on the trail either. They usually find plenty to eat while browsing along the trail and the same with water.. I'll give them some of mine but their bodies get water from the green plants they eat. If you planned on being out for a few days you might take a little extra, but for the most part what they get on the trail is enough. Right now they are still younger and haven't loaded them down real heavy.. the larger one I have done about 20-25 pounds. The doe is probably about ready, but I just recently got rid of her babies and didn't take her on the last hunting trip. I'll usually mess with them in the yard for a bit and put the packs on them to keep them use to things, like yesterday I had them in the yard with the packs on for a bout an hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted January 7, 2013 What have you done with them while you were making a stock? Did you tie them up or have they gome with you. I wonder if Deer, Elk, Bear would even notice them or care. It would be interesting to crawl beside them to see if you could get closer:) I've seen it done with horses, I would think it would work for Goats! I wish I had the room! They are very cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted January 8, 2013 Bump for the goats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southernxpress Report post Posted January 8, 2013 Well I haven't had them on any archery hunts, but on a rifle hunt they are no big deal to just follow along. The closest to something like that was years ago when I got my first coues with a single goat I had at the time... I had just come up through this saddle and met two bucks on the trail and they were only about 20 yards away. Both bucks stopped and looked and I had time to put my gun up and decide if I wanted to shoot (I think their attention was on the goat the whole time) I shot and dropped the one and the other jumped and then came out from behind the bush and stood there for probabaly another 10-15 seconds.. plenty of time to take another shot (if I would have missed the first shot). I'm sure the deer stuck around as long as they did because I had the goat with me. I did try calling coyotes a couple times with the goats I have now.. none of the stands were real good set ups.. I was glassing and already there and decided to blow on the call a little. I didn't ever see anything come in, but I don't think having the goats would scare them either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted January 8, 2013 fyi....Scott Adams (who used to hunt with goats) says the same thing about the goats holding the deer's attention and not scaring them.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted January 8, 2013 Just curious more than anything, but how do they do in the heat and/or cold? Could you use them to pack in a ways and then tie them up or build a pen for them and leave them in camp for the day? What do they cost to feed per month if you're not hunting with them? How much room do they need? 25lbs per goat x3 goats could mean a SERIOUS back country camp. Heck, one could be used to just carry water and you'd have 3 gallons. Very cool stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffcros Report post Posted January 8, 2013 Cant believe youre selling all your friends Todd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kooter Report post Posted January 8, 2013 They kicked him one too many times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raventechniq Report post Posted January 9, 2013 I have a little less than a third acre. Would this be enough? If so who b would be interested in the share. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kooter Report post Posted January 9, 2013 That's enough for them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
