Does and bucks typically reach what stage from five to eight months?

Bucks and does typically reach puberty between five to eight months of age. This is a critical developmental stage when they become sexually mature and are capable of breeding. The onset of puberty is marked by hormonal changes that lead to the physical and behavioral characteristics associated with reproductive readiness.

During this time, you may observe increased interest in contact with other goats, changes in behavior such as more social interactions or dominant displays, and in bucks, the development of secondary sexual characteristics such as increased size, beard growth, and changes in vocalization.

Understanding this stage is vital for goat management practices, as it helps inform breeding schedules and management decisions concerning nutrition and socialization. While other stages such as adolescence and adulthood are relevant in the life cycle of goats, puberty specifically denotes the time when they are first able to reproduce.