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Established June, 2000

Roy & Julie Austin   El Dorado, CA  530-621-2920

Our Mission

Providing a green alternative method to reducing the

unwanted vegetation for property owners all over

El Dorado County and California while breeding top quality kiko goats

email-kiko@goatcentral.com

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Goat Central Kikos are

Mother Nature approved!

Agriculture makes everything else possible!

 

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Disclaimer

We are not veterinarians, and can not give advice as it relates to handling ill animals.  We do not reccomend or endorse a particular treatment of any animal in any way.  The information contained in this article is strictly from our experience.  We advise that you seek the advice of a qualified veterinarian with any questions about treatment plans. 

Ok, now that is out of the way.  Our learning curve was steep and bumpy!  But, we now have a healthy, thriving herd of goats that we care for deeply.

Know what is normal for the goat.

Normal health signs of goats:
o Rectal temperature = 102.5 - 104
o Pulse rate = 70 - 80 beats per minute
o Respiration =15 to 30 per minute
o Rumen movements = 1 - 1.5 per minute
o Puberty = 2 - 8 months (remove bucks from does at 2 month)
o Estrus Cycle = 17 to 23 days
o Gestation = 143 to 155 days
o Lifespan, does and wethers = 11 - 12 years average (I have heard of some goats living to be 17-20)
o Lifespan, bucks = 8 average
o Most goats do not reach their full size until they are about three years of age. (They keep growing for about three years).

 

 

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