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abigalerose
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Well, I won't want milk from them both at the same time, so maybe I'll breed her late next fall. As for the other, how will I know shes in heat if I don't have a buck?
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Goats that are in heat tend to be more restless and maybe pace around more than usual. They wag their tales. In fact tail wagging, or flagging, is the most frequent and obvious sign. The vulva may be slightly swollen and there is usually a clear discharge. It looks a little like egg white. It becomes thicker and more opaque as heat progresses. The discharge often gets on the tail "feathers" causing them to appear matted. Many goats become vocal. Nubians in particular can become quite loud. Goats will often mount each other. If the one being mounted stands still, she is the one in heat. They will come into heat every 18 to 21 days and stay in heat from one to three days depending on the individual. Hope this helps.Well, I won't want milk from them both at the same time, so maybe I'll breed her late next fall. As for the other, how will I know shes in heat if I don't have a buck?