Distinctly Montana Magazine

D I S T I N C T L Y M O N T A N A M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 0 54 (406) 539-5889 info@VOSSANDCOREALESTATE.COM NEW TO THE MARKET • 480 Moose Crossing, Gallatin Gateway Offered for $1,195,000 • MLS 349534 4,500± SF • 4+ Beds, 2.5 Baths • 7± Acres Just before the mouth of the Gallatin Canyon lies the quint- essential Montana log home on 7± ac w fantastic views of the Spanish Peaks. Large log beams, 18' ceilings, gas f p, floor-to-ceiling stone surround, hardwood floors, hot wa- ter radiant heating, main floor master suite includes wall mounted f p, large walk-in shower & claw-foot soaking tub, & 2nd bedroom w an open ceiling…welcoming you home. Spacious open kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, eat-in dining island, 5-burner gas range, & walk-in pantry. Cozy wood-burning stove in 2nd living area downstairs w sep. entrance, 2 addt'l bedrooms & extra room. 1-car attch'd & 3-car detached garages with tons of built-in storage for toys or shop. Lush outdoors has new grass, ma- ture lilacs, veg. garden, fencing for horses, chicken coop, & firepit for sunset gatherings. You'll overlook Ted Turner's conservation land w 180* views of total darkness, perfect for star gazing, as far as you can see to the west. multiple goats, goats are herd animals and don't like being alone. For a goat, life is about eating, sleeping, and hangin' with the herd. They like having buddies, once they decide which one of them going to be "King Goat." In addition to being easily cared for, goats are easy to come by. Sometimes the price is free, just come and get 'em. However, the tack for goat packing can get spendy; figure $300-$400 for tack, and about $300 per year for feed and miscella- neous. Finding and buying a fully trained adult pack goat is difficult, because they have to be trained and it takes three years or so for them to get big enough to pack a decent amount of weight. By that time, the goat packer has such a substantial invest- ment in time and resources that they just don't let them go. In most cases training is up to the goat packer. This is actually a good thing; a baby goat bonds easily with its owner and the owner becomes King Goat of the Herd without too much trouble. Also, while in training and growing big enough for packing, goats are pretty good at mowing lawns and eating brush. If the grass and brush doesn't grow fast enough, goats can get by quite nicely on grass hay and a handful of grain now and then as a treat. If you think you might want to try goat pack- ing, I say go for it. Just be ready to stop on the trail so curious hikers can snap a photo or two. If you can handle this attention, I suggest some resources for reading and research. The first is a book titled The Pack Goat, by John Mionczyns- ki. Mr. Mionczynski is considered the father of goat packing in America. Another helpful book is Practical Goatpacking [sic], by Carolyn Eddy. In addition, you might also like the online forum PackgoatCentral.com. Youtube.com is another option. Lastly, try Googling "Pack Goat" and prepare to be inundated with info. Just one word of caution: Don't let anyone get your goat. A DECENT-SIZE PACK GOAT WILL GO 150 TO 225 POUNDS, AND CAN CARRY UP TO 25% OF THEIR BODY WEIGHT.

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