Referring to goats as the "ultimate individuals" is very opposite my experience. I currently own 2 alpines and 2 Nubians. Not a big herd but I spend a lot of time with them. They are a cohesive group. They never separate, doing everything together. If one gets stuck or outside my fencing, the others cry until they are re-united. While goats may be selfish at feeding time, they are very social animals, dependent on their herd/families. A lone goat is a very sad animal.