20 years ago I ran a string of 7 pack goats, Toggenburg and Alpine. They were all wethers and as friendly as a Lab, Once they got above timberline they would go crazy, doing handstands on the edge of cliffs and stuff.At night kelp them tied on a low line, similar to a highline only on the ground. I would run the lowline in the shape of a V and sleep at the top of the V. NOTHING could sneak in on us at night with all those ears, eyes and noses.
BTW they made the BEST mule deer decoys. Sit up on a mountain side with all my goats around and wait for the deer to creep in. However at night mountain lions like to prowl.
If you don't have the book "The Pack Goat" by John Mionczynski get a copy.
