Abga Gestation Calculator (2024)

FAQs

What is the longest a goat can be pregnant? ›

The normal gestation for a goat is 150. Some goats, like those at Fias Co Farm (my go-to Internet source for goat information), kid at 145. But apparently, it's not uncommon for a goat to go until 165.

The typical length of pregnancy of a goat, or gestation period, is 145 to 150 days from the date the female goat was exposed to (or bred by) the buck. Goat gestation also calculates out to roughly 5 months of pregnancy or 21 weeks of pregnancy.

A typical gestation period in most Nigerian Dwarf Goats is 145 days and up to 150 days. Do not panic if the time even reaches 157, but much longer than that it is advisable to have a vet check for any complications. During the early months, management does not need to change at all.

It's normal for Nubians to go past 150 days. Mine usually kid at 150-152 days, but I've had them go from 140-155 days here. I think if one went beyond 155 days, I'd consult my vet.

Gestation length in goats is 145–155 days (average 150 days) and can be affected by breed, litter weight, environment, and parity. Generally, first-kidding does have one or two kids, and in subsequent kiddings, triplets and quadruplets are not uncommon.

Some even appear to “talk” to their side in low bleats dur- ing early labor. Shortly before the water sack appears does may produce a mucus “string” on their tail. This is an indication that they are dilating and labor is starting. You may also see their hips appear to relax somewhat at the start of labor.

Signs of Goat Dystocia

Signs your doe is experiencing difficulties with the birthing process include: The first stage of the birthing process lasts more than eight hours. Pushing and straining for more than 30 minutes with no progress.

A doe which is milked should not be mated before three months after kidding. She should then be dried up within the first three months of her pregnancy. Feeding particularly well a few weeks before mating increases the chance of successful mating and multiple births. Poorly fed goats are less likely to produce twins!

Gestation lasts 145 to 153 days and results in several kids at a time, 3 and 4 being more common than singles or twins.

Those little guys have been know to breed and be fertile as young as 7 weeks of age. Does can be bred at 7 to 8 months of age if they have reached good size. Some breeders prefer to wait until they are at lest 1 year or older. Dwarf does can have several kids at a time, 3 and 4 being common and sometime even 5.

How many times a year can you breed a goat? ›

In most areas of the U.S., goats are mated once yearly in the fall, during their natural mating season, for spring kidding. Animals bred at this time are more likely to get pregnant and have multiple kids.

Goats deliver about 150 days after breeding. The best way to know when a doe will deliver is to know when she was bred. Gestation varies by a few days and by breed. For example, Myotonic goats have a gestation period of roughly 145 days, and all my goats' births have occurred between 141 and 151 days.

When it comes to timing your breeding, it's important to know that many of the larger goat breeds are seasonal, and only breed from late August to January. However, with some breeds (such as Nigerian Dwarf goats), they could be bred at any time of the year.

Age to Start Breeding

A doe can reach puberty and be ready to conceive in as little as 4 to 12 months of age. That doesn't mean her body is prepared for the process. Producing kids will drain nutrition from a doe's body.

Prolonged gestation (152-160 days) in goat brought about heavier litter during birth and higher suitability of neonatal kids (Mellado et al.