Biological
Characteristics of Goats
1.Multiple births (twins or triplets
common)
2.Seasonal
–Breed from late August to
mid-February
–Kid from December through July, mostly
between February and May
3.Short gestation (5
months)
4.Early maturing
–Breed at 7-12 months of age
–1st parity at 12-17 months of
age