Abga Gestation Calculator (2024)

FAQs

How many days of gestation for Nigerian dwarf goats? ›

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.

~ Norman Kohls. These are the words of Norman Kohls, the man who founded the American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) in 1993.

The mean gestation period is quoted as being 148.2+/-3.7 days, with multiple births having no significant effect on gestation length. Involution of the Boer goat uterus is macroscopically complete by day 28 post-partum with the duration of the post-partum anoestrous period in the Boer goat being 55.5+/-24.9 days.

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.

The gestation period is between 145 to 153 days and does usually have between three or four kids at a time. However, it's not uncommon for this number to be five or more. Nigerian Dwarf goats generally have easy births with few problems and kids are born at an average of around two pounds.

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.

Boer Goat. Originating from South Africa, the Boer goat is often considered to be the most common or quintessential meat goat – and considering their large frames and heavily muscled bodies, it's easy to see why.

In the United States and elsewhere, Pygmy goats are raised mainly as companion animals. They are popular pets and exhibition animals and are widely found in petting zoos. They also produce milk and are useful as natural lawnmowers.

ABGA shows are for registered goats. Adults can show as well as children at the ABGA shows.

Although they can come into puberty and breed does as early at 4 months of age, waiting until a buck is a year of age to start using him for breeding is best.

How long can you breed a female goat? ›

Goats like to breed in the fall, from late August to early January. The shorter days can signify to the animals that it's time to get busy if they want those spring babies. Does go into heat, called estrus, roughly every 21 days. They can breed while in estrus for 12-36 hours.

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 estrous cycle in goats is 21 days, on average, but can vary with different breeds or environmental conditions. A relatively high frequency of short cycles is characteristic of goats and tends to occur in young does and earlier in the breeding season.

If she lives 10 to 15 years, and gives birth every 7 months, she may end up having 15 or more kids. In colder areas goats are less productive but should produce at least 9 kids, and depending on the breed may produce twins or triplets.

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.

Dwarf goats breed year round. Does can be bred at 7 to 8 months of age if they have reached ¾ of mature weight at first breeding. Some breeders prefer to wait until they are at least one year or older. Many breeders breed their does three times in two years, giving the doe a six- month plus break.

Reproduction & Lifespan

On average, these goats live between 15 and 20 years.

You may also see their hips appear to relax somewhat at the start of labor. There are three basic stages of labor: start of labor, birth process, and cleaning out. The whole process should be completed within 12 to 14 hours. Once the water sack is presented the doe should deliver a kid within 1 hour.