Breeding Traits

[barefoot okie]

I've had goats for a year now.. mainly wethers. I have a doe and was wondering how do you know when they are in heat? what are the signs?

 

[ChickenPotPie]

I am by no means the expert here but I've been told to look for her calling a lot and tail wagging. I'm sure someone else could give more signs or more detail.

 

[barefoot okie]

I'm gonna have to watch her more closely...thank you

 

[helmstead]

Being more vocal, mounting other goats, tail wagging, clear discharge, reddened private area.

Of course, some does have silent heats and you'll never know. If this is the case...ask a neighbor with a buck to make you a buck rag. Does in heat will react pretty strongly to them.

 

[bheila]

My does have all of the classic signs that helmstead listed. I write down the dates so I can keep track of their heat and then take the girls to the buck for a few days to be bred.