Goat Gestation Calculator: Kidding Due Date & Timeline

Free interactive tool

Goat Due Date Calculator

Enter the breeding date to get the kidding window and a week-by-week pregnancy care timeline.

Expected kidding—

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How it works

Goats are pregnant for about 150 days, give or take five. Miniature breeds such as Nigerian Dwarfs and Pygmies often kid a few days earlier. Enter the date your doe was bred (or the first day the buck was in with her) and the calculator lays out the kidding window and the care milestones leading up to it.

How to use the goat due date calculator

Enter the breeding date. If the buck ran with the herd, use the first day he was in.
Pick the breed size.
Use the timeline to plan dry-off, the pre-kidding vaccine booster and setting up the kidding pen.

Frequently asked questions

How long are goats pregnant?

About 150 days on average, with a normal range of roughly 145 to 155 days. Nigerian Dwarf and Pygmy goats often deliver around day 145.

When should I give the CDT booster to a pregnant doe?

Most vets recommend a CD&T booster about 4 weeks before kidding so antibodies pass to the kids through colostrum. Follow your vet’s protocol.

When should I dry off a pregnant dairy goat?

Dry off a milking doe about two months before her due date so her body can put its resources into the kids and the next lactation.

Sources

Results are planning guides based on typical values. Always use a thermometer and follow tested recipes; for animal health questions, your veterinarian has the final word.

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