However, in a pregnant doe, it is best that the tail gets trimmed. This is for several reasons. The first is that you will probably be checking her vulva for signs of mucus discharge which indicates that birth is imminent, and the hair can hide this tell-tale sign. She will NOT appreciate your attempts to look at her bottom, so anything you can do to help make your checking as quick as possible will be appreciated by all involved parties.
The second reason is that after the kid(s) are born, the doe will have a discharge for a few days. The long tail hair will collect the discharge, making it get all sticky and stiff. Having the hair trimmed will help keep her backside tidier.
To trim the tail, all you really need is a pair of sharp scissors. Traditionally, the fringe along the sides of the tail is cut off, and the hair at the end of the tail is trimmed to be an inch to two inches long so the hair on the tip has a straight edge and the goat still has a little flyswatter.
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