The problem with a table is there are a lot of variables that play into a goat's growth. Genetics and environment both contribute to the final results. Unless these variables are similar the table will not be of significant value. 4 years of growth is not unusal.
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Id say the bulk of their growth is the first year but the first 2 are pretty close. Right now last years kids (9-11 months old) are still penned separate from the adults. The size difference between the two is pretty noticeable. Its in Sept. we totally separate the current years kids from their moms and that in turn pushes out last years kids from the kid pens. This makes them 1 1/2 years to 1 3/4 years old roughly. At this time the near two year olds are still not as quite as big as the adults but they are close enough to compete for rank and feeder space. Each year there will be a few kids that are actually bigger then some of the dams and some again that will always be on the smaller side. Genetics is the factor here.
As for a typical growth chart... the only way I can see to make one is for everyone to add their input on it and that in turn over say 100 kids, we would get an idea and be able to at least have an average.
Ill measure and weight tape the 4 boys I have here. They are between 10 and 11 months old. I did Legion 2 weeks ago outta curiosity and he stood just 31 1/2 inches at the shoulder. (He is in that growth stage where the butt has out grown his front and it needs to catch up
And he weight taped in at 145 lbs. But I think he may have a few extra pounds of winter fat on him. Will post the rest of the boys later today.
As for a typical growth chart... the only way I can see to make one is for everyone to add their input on it and that in turn over say 100 kids, we would get an idea and be able to at least have an average.
Ill measure and weight tape the 4 boys I have here. They are between 10 and 11 months old. I did Legion 2 weeks ago outta curiosity and he stood just 31 1/2 inches at the shoulder. (He is in that growth stage where the butt has out grown his front and it needs to catch up
And he weight taped in at 145 lbs. But I think he may have a few extra pounds of winter fat on him. Will post the rest of the boys later today.
My older Saanen was 3 and around 185-190 pounds when I bought him and 35 or 36 inches at the shoulder. He's 5 now and 37 inches at the shoulder and around 215 pounds if the tape is right (goes over so I can't tell). My two year old is 185-190 pounds according to the tape but he's maybe 3-4 inches shorter. Curious how much more he'll grow but kind of all seems like a crap-shoot to me. I don't know how accurate those weight tapes are, I really want to get them on the scales
WOW!
Chester (6yr, 3/4 Alpine-1/4 Saanen, 40", 240 lb) & Sam (6yr, 3/4 Alpine-1/4 Saanen, 41", 265 lb) were monsters! Looks like that may be a good hybrid mix!
Chester (6yr, 3/4 Alpine-1/4 Saanen, 40", 240 lb) & Sam (6yr, 3/4 Alpine-1/4 Saanen, 41", 265 lb) were monsters!
Looks like that may be a good hybrid mix!1 - 9 of 9 Posts
