Does should be in good condition and gaining weight at breeding time. Young does should weigh at least 55 pounds and mature does at least 75 pounds sheared weight at breeding. The rewards of improved nutrition are more and better kids and heavier fleeces. However, overfeeding of protein can cause fleeces to coarsen prematurely. Goats should be given adequate nutrition both before and after shearing.
Goats have neither the layer of body fat nor lanolin- laden wool that sheep have.
So, goats sometimes need shelter from cold rains and chilling winds. If shelter has not been provided, goats may even die. Not Many Triplets Twins may account for 10 percent of births, most commonly in older does, with a much lower percentage being triplets. With proper management it is possible to get three kid crops within a 2- year period. Does may be bred to kid when they ar ea year old if they have sufficient growth.