Useful goat facts.

 

 
 
NORMAL HEALTH VALUES.

Average lifespan;                    10-15 years
Normal body temperature;      102-104°f  (39.1 - 40°c)
Normal pulse rate;                70-95 beats per minute (faster for kids)
Normal respiration rate;            20-24 per minute
Rumen movement;                    1-1.5 per minute
Gestation period;                    145-157 days  (average 150 days)
Heat (oestrus)cycle;                  18-24 days (average 21 days)    
Length of heat;                         12-48 hours (average 1 day)
Weaning age (recommended);        12 weeks
Males sexually mature;                10-12 weeks
Females onset of heat;            7-12 months (we recommend that females are mated for the first time at around 18 months of age)
Dehorning (by veterinary surgeon);    By 7 days
Castration;                   Using elastrator ring - 7 days
                              Surgical method (by vet') -No age limit