<Ul> <Li> Scientific name: Capra aegagrus hircus </Li> <Li> Average lifespan: 8--18 years </Li> <Li> Normal body temperature: 101.5 - 104 ° F (39.1 - 40 ° C) </Li> <Li> Normal pulse rate: 60 - 90 beats per minute (faster for kids) </Li> <Li> Normal respiration rate: 15 - 30 per minute </Li> <Li> Rumen movement: 1 - 1.5 per minute </Li> <Li> Gestation period: 145--155 days (average 150 days) </Li> <Li> Heat (oestrus) cycle: 18--24 days (average 21 days) </Li> <Li> Length of heat: 12--48 hours (average 1 day) </Li> <Li> Weaning age (recommended): 8--10 weeks </Li> <Li> Males sexually mature: 9--12 weeks </Li> <Li> Females onset of heat: 3--12 months * </Li> <Li> Dehorning (by veterinary surgeon): By 7 days </Li> <Li> Castration: <Ul> <Li> Using elastrator ring: 8 weeks and older (recommended to limit risk of Urinary Calculi) (1) </Li> <Li> Surgical method (by vet): No age limit </Li> </Ul> </Li> </Ul> <Li> Scientific name: Capra aegagrus hircus </Li> <Li> Average lifespan: 8--18 years </Li> <Li> Normal body temperature: 101.5 - 104 ° F (39.1 - 40 ° C) </Li>

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