Boer vs. dairy kidding

[TRAILRIDER]

It seems, from what I have heard that Boer does seem to have more triplets and quads than dairy does. Is there any truth to that?

My one and only doe that ever kidded was a Togg I had 25+ yrs ago. She had quads, three doelings and one buckling, and needed help delivering all of them. She raised three of them herself.

Two of my does should kid in the next two weeks. Both look to be carrying singles. I'd be surprized to see twins. But healthy babies is all I need.

[Alice In TX/MO]

My MiniMancha has kidded three times. Twins, triplets, and QUINTuplets.

[pygmybabies]

my mini saanen had three, and my boer had one.

[mekasmom]

Originally Posted by TRAILRIDER

It seems, from what I have heard that Boer does seem to have more triplets and quads than dairy does. Is there any truth to that?

Yes. Boer are bred to be meat producers. They do produce.

[Goat Servant]

Most of our Boers have trips, with a pair of sisters trading off between trips & quads.
One of the Nubians started the quad squad in her 3rd freshening. One of her daughters produces quads, her other daughter has only had twins so far.
All covered by Boer bucks.

[Frosted Mini's]

From what I see around here, it seems to be the opposite. However, it depends on the breed of dairy goats you are talking about too. Nigerians, Nubians, and Toggs tend to have more multiples than saanens and alpines, 'least from what I have heard/seen.