| Temperature | 101.5 – 103.5 (rectal) |
| Heart Rate - Adult | 70 – 80 per minute |
| Respiration Rate- Adult | 10 – 20 per minute |
| Respiration Rate- Kids | 20 – 40 per minute |
| Rumination | 1 – 1.5 per minute |
| Puberty | As early as 8 weeks old |
| Breeding Season | With Nigerian Dwarfs; All Year Long! |
| Estrus | 12 to 36 hours |
| Heat Cycle | Average 21 days (18 – 23) |
| Gestation | Average 150 days (145 – 160) |
| Kid Rumen Development | Fully Developed at 1 years of age |
| Kid to Adult | Growth from Birth to Maturity is 2 years |
| Buck Life Span | Average 8 years but up to 12 |
| Doe Life Span | Average 11-12 years but up to 20 |
Monday, August 26, 2013
Goat's Vital Signs Guide
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