It depends on the type of goat.
Nigerian dwarfs, for example, can breed year-round. Most goats however are seasonal breeders.
I breed Nubians, and Nubian crosses. They come into season anywhere from around July to December, more likely between August and November. Gestation is five months, so MOST of them won't be coming into heat until their kids are about 4-5 months old. Typically.
It's not an easy question to answer. You need to know why you are breeding. My goats are milk goats, and need to have kids in order to produce milk BUT also need to be dried off (stopped milking) for a couple of months before kidding (having babies) in order to keep the goats healthy. So I actually like to spread the breedings out and stagger them so as to have milk all the time, and for longer periods of time. Depending on the particular goat too, of course. Some milk for longer than others.
Theoretically, a pygmy or dwarf goat can breed the next heat cycle after kidding. I'm not sure that's the wisest for the doe (she should have a rest) or the kid/s (they should have access to the mother's milk for at least 3-4 months if possible).
Nigerian dwarfs, for example, can breed year-round. Most goats however are seasonal breeders.
I breed Nubians, and Nubian crosses. They come into season anywhere from around July to December, more likely between August and November. Gestation is five months, so MOST of them won't be coming into heat until their kids are about 4-5 months old. Typically.
It's not an easy question to answer. You need to know why you are breeding. My goats are milk goats, and need to have kids in order to produce milk BUT also need to be dried off (stopped milking) for a couple of months before kidding (having babies) in order to keep the goats healthy. So I actually like to spread the breedings out and stagger them so as to have milk all the time, and for longer periods of time. Depending on the particular goat too, of course. Some milk for longer than others.
Theoretically, a pygmy or dwarf goat can breed the next heat cycle after kidding. I'm not sure that's the wisest for the doe (she should have a rest) or the kid/s (they should have access to the mother's milk for at least 3-4 months if possible).