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i have only been able to find a couple stories on this particular subject, but none have been very detailed or specific on how they separate there does when it is time to kid, be it in pairs, alone or allowing them to kid in the general population.
 
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Shatessa said:
i have only been able to find a couple stories on this particular subject, but none have been very detailed or specific on how they separate there does when it is time to kid, be it in pairs, alone or allowing them to kid in the general population.
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Hi, welcome to BYC!

We've had goats for about 18 months now and certainly aren't experts but I can tell you how we manage ours.

When our does have been close to kidding time, we separate them from the general populace. We have our goat pasture divided into three areas, a smaller one for the actual birthing and when the kids are really tiny (the fencing in that area is small enough they can't squeeze out). That empties into a medium size area with things like a fallen tree for climbing on and room for them to run. Those two areas are where we can also keep the closest eye on them. The third area, the largest, has a lot of trees and scrub for everyone to mingle and feed, it's also where our 1 male hangs out. We wethered our newest male kid so he will be keeping the old guy company next time our doe kids.

When we had 2 does, we had to keep them separated from each other because one of the females was a bit aggressive toward the other does kids. She was a first time mom and overly-protective of her kid. We only have one adult doe now, we sold the more aggressive one.

I hope that answers your questions. If not, let me know and I'll try to clarify. And just so I can brag a bit, here are our newest 2 kids (they are 3 months old now).


Male-newborn

Female-newborn


About 2 months of age
 
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