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Type the day your doe was bred. Get her kidding date and the days to watch for heat.

1Goat

2Breeding

How she was bred

The day the buck bred her.

Due date

March 28, 2027Sunday

  • 150days, on average
  • Mar 22 to Apr 2normal range
  • 150days to go
  • Your doe should kid on Sunday, March 28, 2027. That is 150 days after she was bred.
  • The normal range is Mar 22 to Apr 2.
  • Watch her for heat on Nov 19 and Dec 10. If she comes into heat, she is not bred.
  • Next: Nov 23. Pregnancy check by blood test.
  • Today she is on day 0. 150 days to go.

Due Mar 28Answer

Her calendar

    When she is close

    • From about day 140, watch her. She may go off alone, paw the ground to make a nest, and eat less.
    • Her udder fills out. There may be mucus under her tail.
    • Once these signs show, she usually kids within 12 to 24 hours.
    • Most does give birth within 2 hours after the water sac breaks.

    Call your vet if

    • She has pushed hard for 30 minutes and no kid comes.

    Your herd

    Keep a list of your does and their due dates. Type a tag or a name, then add her. The list stays in this browser only.

    Gestation by goat

    Due dates are for the date you typed above: October 29, 2026.

    GoatAverageSpreadDue dateSource
    Standard goat150 days 144 to 155 days (normal range) Mar 28 Tennessee State University and UT Extension
    Nigerian Dwarf149 days 145 to 153 days (normal range) Mar 27 Miniature Goat Breeders Association

    Goat gestation chart

    Find the day she was bred. Next to it is her due date. This chart is for Standard goat, bred in 2026.

    January

    1. 1May 31
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    March

    1. 1Jul 29
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    April

    1. 1Aug 29
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    May

    1. 1Sep 28
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    June

    1. 1Oct 29
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    July

    1. 1Nov 28
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    August

    1. 1Dec 29
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    September

    1. 1Jan 29
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    October

    1. 1Feb 28
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    November

    1. 1Mar 31
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    December

    1. 1Apr 30
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    About the numbers

    Most goats carry their kids about 150 days. That is about 5 months.

    For Nigerian Dwarf goats, we found only a range: 145 to 153 days. It comes from a breed group in Australia. We use the middle, 149 days, as the due date.

    Questions

    How long is a goat pregnant?

    About 150 days, or 5 months. The normal range is 144 to 155 days.

    How long is a Nigerian Dwarf goat pregnant?

    145 to 153 days, a breed group says. Pick Nigerian Dwarf above.

    When will my doe come back into heat?

    Goats come into heat every 20 to 21 days. It can be 17 to 24 days. Watch her about 3 weeks after breeding.

    Sources

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