Goat Gestation & Kidding Due Date Calculator
Goat gestation averages 150 days (range 145 to 155 days). Miniature breeds like Nigerian Dwarfs typically kid earlier (~145 days) than large Swiss or Boer meat breeds.
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Standard Alpine Dairy Doe bred on October 15th (150-day average gestation): Estimated Kidding Due Date = March 14th of following year. Pregnancy Ultrasound Window = Nov 24 - Dec 14 | Dairy Dry-Off Date = Jan 23.
📖 About Goat Gestation & Kidding Due Date Calculator
Goat gestation averages 150 days (range 145 to 155 days). Miniature breeds like Nigerian Dwarfs typically kid earlier (~145 days) than large Swiss or Boer meat breeds.
To use the Goat Gestation & Kidding Due Date Calculator, enter your Breeding Date Month, Breeding Date Day of Month, Goat Breed Category. The calculator instantly computes Estimated Kidding Due Date, Average Gestation Period and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Breeding Date Month — choose from January, February, March, Breeding Date Day of Month (e.g. 15 in day), and Goat Breed Category — choose from Standard Breed (Alpine / Nubian / Boer -- 150 days average), Miniature Breed (Nigerian Dwarf / Pygmy -- 145 days average). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Standard Goat Kidding Date = Breeding Date + 150 Days
Miniature Goat Kidding Date = Breeding Date + 145 Days
Ultrasound Scan Window = Breeding Date + 40 to 60 Days
Worked Example
Standard Alpine Dairy Doe bred on October 15th (150-day average gestation):
Estimated Kidding Due Date = March 14th of following year.
Pregnancy Ultrasound Window = Nov 24 - Dec 14 | Dairy Dry-Off Date = Jan
23.
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