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Had a quick question about Nigerian Dwarfs' gestation period. My sister-in-law was telling me her NDs consistently kid about a week earlier than her Nubians do. Do they actually have a shorter gestational period than larger breeds, or is this just something unique to her particular goats?

I’m going to post some maternity pics of the girls so I can compare… we are still 6 weeks out before due dates! And I’m dying for some little ones 😅 Here’s Peach… she had b/g twins as a FF last year. Her mom had quads as a 2F, so I’m curious to see what she’s got hiding in there. She is getting...

Hello! I am brand new to goat owning! I have a pregnant Nigerian Dwarf doe who is due end of February-End of march. I do not have an exact date for her. She currently has free choice minerals and alfalfa hay in a feeder bag. I have goat pellets available and cracked corn but have not been...

Hello! So I’ve been trying to find a general timeline and signs of pregnancy, but all I can find is the gestation for the babies and how THEY grow throughout pregnancy. What about mama? At what day will she likely start showing signs, and after that day what days should I be looking out for that...

Hello! Me again... I sent in some blood work for my does and the results came back that Reba is.... *drumroll*... PREGNANT!!! Reba is 11 years young (or so she tells me) and very excited to be a mama again. She is a purebred Nubian who was bred to a mini-Nubian buck. She has had no trouble...

Hi, I was wondering when a baby goat has a heart beat in the mom's stomach. Also, where is the best spot to listen for a heart beat for the baby goat? Thanks :shrug: https://www.facebook.com/www.pinewoodvalleydairy.net