Blog
Expert guides on animal gestation periods, pregnancy management, and birthing preparation — backed by USDA, extension research, and veterinary expertise.
Cattle Gestation Period: Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about cattle and cow pregnancy — average days, breed differences, trimester breakdown, and calving preparation.
January 1, 2025
How Long Are Goats Pregnant?
Complete guide to goat gestation — average pregnancy length by breed, kidding signs, and how to prepare for a successful kidding season.
January 5, 2025
Signs a Cow Is About to Give Birth
Learn the key signs that calving is imminent — from ligament relaxation and waxing to when to call the vet during a difficult birth.
January 8, 2025
Gestation Periods of Farm Animals Compared
A side-by-side comparison of gestation periods for cattle, goats, pigs, sheep, horses, and dogs with breed-specific notes.
January 10, 2025
Dog Pregnancy Timeline Week by Week
A week-by-week breakdown of dog pregnancy from conception to whelping — what to expect at each stage and how to set up a whelping box.
January 15, 2025
Rabbit Gestation Period: Complete Guide
Complete guide to rabbit gestation — average pregnancy length (31 days), breed differences, kindling signs, and how to prepare a nest box.
January 20, 2025
How Long Are Sheep Pregnant?
Complete guide to sheep gestation — average pregnancy length (147 days), breed differences, lambing signs, and preventing pregnancy toxemia.
January 22, 2025
Horse Gestation Period: Complete Guide
Complete guide to horse gestation — average pregnancy length (336 days), the twin risk, foaling signs, and red bag delivery emergencies.
January 25, 2025
How Long Are Llamas Pregnant?
Complete guide to llama gestation — average pregnancy length (350 days), cria care, daytime birth preference, and how to prepare for parturition.
January 28, 2025
Donkey Gestation Period: Complete Guide
Complete guide to donkey gestation — average pregnancy length (365 days), breed differences, mule vs. hinny, and hyperlipemia prevention.
February 1, 2025
Cat Gestation Period: Complete Guide
Complete guide to cat gestation — average pregnancy length (65 days), breed differences, signs of kittening, and how to prepare a nesting area.
February 5, 2025