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Much information has been written about
goat health & husbandry, so instead of re-writing all that information
here I will direct you to some of the better sources to find
information.
Click
here to find a list of my favorite health & husbandry goat
links.
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HEALTHY
GOAT INFORMATION
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Rectal temperature: 101.5 - 103.5
(can vary due to weather)
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Pulse rate: 70 - 80 beats per minute
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Respiration: 15 to 30 per minute
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Rumen movements: 1 - 1.5 per minute
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Estrus Cycle: 17 to 23 days
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Gestation: 145 to 155 days
(about 5 months)
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Average Lifespan: 8-12 years
It helps to observe your goat's daily habits so that if your goat is
acting strange you will notice it right away. |
Also,
here are some great health & husbandry book resources.
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