Doe heat in Jan?

[farm mom]

I just got a really lovely registered Nubian doe on Dec. 1. She went into heat on Dec. 3 (I know because my La Mancha just came back from the breeders and she couldn't understand why this goat that smelled like a buck wasn't breeding her!) So, I am expecting her to go into heat again Dec. 21-26. The two normal people I use for breeding are out of town for the holiday. Do most goats have a heat in January too so I could get her bred then? Just wasn't sure if they stop cycling in Dec. or Jan. Also, what month do they start to cycle again? Thank you!

Tiffany

[Vicki McGaugh TX Nubians]

Far enough south and yes you will have a heat in January and maybe early Feburary. Then they don't cycle without a buck in the pen with them until July. Vicki

[farm mom]

Vicki,

I am in Oregon, any thoughts?

[christij]

I was having these same concerns as I have a young buckling who will be a year in March. It's my first round of breedings and I have had him in with them since October! The last time I saw him mount was the end of October although he was chasing Cassie the first part of this month. Other than that I haven't seen anything. So I am hoping at least one is bred. He is still in with them 24/7......

[DocM]

My Oregon lamanchas will cycle through January and into February (as per my July kids last year).

[4Hmomwyo]

Our Togg had her kid in June last year (we are in Wyoming), indicating a January breeding. We are aiming for that again this year.

[susanne]

i had june kids last year and a breeder in NY had august kids. it is not very common for late kids i guess.
i guess it depends on the blood lines.

[tioga12]

Our neighbor girl here in northern PA breeds her does in January or later and always has summer kids.