Pygmy Goat Statistics

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*
Dehorning (by veterinary surgeon)	By 7 days
Castration; Using elastrator ring	7 days
Surgical method (by vet)	No age limit

*we recommend that females are mated for the first time no earleir than 18 months of age.