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Basic Goat Info
Basic Goat Info
Temperature = 102.5 - 104 - This varies depending on the temperature of the goat's surroundings.
Pulse rate = 70 - 80 beats per minute
Respiration =15 to 30 per minute
Puberty = 7 weeks - 8 months (separate bucks from does at 2 month)
Estrus/Heat Cycle = 17 to 23 days
Gestation = 143 to 155 days
Life span:
Does = 11-16 years average age
Wethers = 11-16 years average age
Bucks = 8-10 average age - bucks usually live shorter lives than does and wethers due to the stresses of going into rut each year.
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Goat Diseases
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Goat Diseases
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Other Links of Interest
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Other Links of Interest
First Aid list < click here >
Poisonous Plants for goats visit < http://fiascofarm.com/goats/poisonousplants.htm >
For goat colors visit < http://www.nigeriandwarfcolors.com >