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How many kids does a goat have?

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If your goat is pregnant, it's far more likely she's expecting "kids" plural rather than a "kid" singular. While singleton caprine pregnancies occur, the doe most often has twins or triplets -- or more. Rarely, goats may give birth to five kids. read more

Ideally, goat breeders seek a high fertility level in does -- 90 percent or more -- and a birth rate of two goats per pregnancy. It's more common in multiple births greater than two for a kid not to survive until weaning. The more kids a doe has in a pregnancy, the smaller the average birth weight of each newborn, with little kids more likely to die. read more

Typically goats will have one to three kids, typically two, but five can happen as well. Goats who are giving birth for the first time (called first fresheners) will often just have one kid. We have had many cases of triplets on our farm and have even witnessed quads. read more

usually, depending on the breed a goat has 1 to 4 kids. the average is 2. although, it has been known for goats to have up to 5. read more

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