What Special Considerations does a small Farm in Breeding Season when having both Sheep and Goats?
Early spring is breeding season for both sheep and goats, and there are a few special considerations that need to be taken into account when managing a small farm with both species. One is that sheep and goats have different gestation periods, with sheep carrying their lambs for five months and goats carrying their kids for 150 days. This means that lambs will be born in early spring, while kids will not be born until late spring or early summer. As a result, it is important to have separate pasture areas for each species so that the lambs can get the nutrition they need without competing with the kids for food. In addition, goats are much more resistant to parasites than sheep, so care must be taken to prevent cross-contamination between the two herds. With a little extra planning and effort, however, breeding season on a small farm can be a successful and productive time of year.