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Goat gestation calculator

Enter the date your doe was bred to see her kidding due date, the window most does kid in, and every job to plan for along the way. Or work backwards from the day you'd like kids.

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Date she was bred

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How long is a goat pregnant?

Goats are pregnant for about 150 days, roughly five months. Most does kid between day 145 and day 155. Smaller breeds such as Nigerian Dwarfs often kid toward the shorter end, and does carrying twins or triplets tend to kid a little earlier than does with a single kid.

The calculator counts 150 days from the breeding date. If the buck ran with the does for a while, use the first day you saw her mated, or the middle of the time they were together, and watch her from day 145.

Goat gestation chart

Due dates for breeding on the 1st and 15th of each month, using 150 days. Print this page to keep it in the barn.

Bred on	Due around
1 Jan	31 May
15 Jan	14 Jun
1 Feb	1 Jul
15 Feb	15 Jul
1 Mar	29 Jul
15 Mar	12 Aug
1 Apr	29 Aug
15 Apr	12 Sep
1 May	28 Sep
15 May	12 Oct
1 Jun	29 Oct
15 Jun	12 Nov

Bred on	Due around
1 Jul	28 Nov
15 Jul	12 Dec
1 Aug	29 Dec
15 Aug	12 Jan
1 Sep	29 Jan
15 Sep	12 Feb
1 Oct	28 Feb
15 Oct	13 Mar
1 Nov	30 Mar
15 Nov	13 Apr
1 Dec	29 Apr
15 Dec	13 May

Signs the birth is close

Weeks before

Belly drops and widens
Udder starts to fill ("bagging up")
She eats and rests more

Days before

Udder becomes full and tight
Ligaments either side of the tail soften and nearly disappear
Vulva looks puffy and loose

Hours before

Restless, pawing and nesting
Talking to her belly, looking at her sides
Clear or stringy discharge, then contractions

When to call for help

Call a vet or an experienced keeper if she pushes hard for about 30 minutes with no progress, if you see only one leg, only a head, or a tail first, or if she seems weak or distressed.

Questions

How long is a goat pregnant?

About 150 days, or five months. Most does kid between 145 and 155 days after breeding.

Can a goat go past 150 days?

Yes. A few days either side of 150 is normal. If she's well past 155 days, or seems unwell at any point, ask a vet to check her.

How can I tell if my goat is pregnant?

The first sign is that she doesn't come back into heat about three weeks after breeding. Her belly and udder grow later in the pregnancy. A vet can confirm it with an ultrasound or a blood test from about 30 to 45 days.

When should I breed for spring kids?

Count back about five months. Use the "plan backwards" option above: enter the date you'd like kids and it shows the breeding date.

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These calculators give typical dates for planning. Individual animals vary, so watch for signs and ask a vet if anything seems wrong.