Gopher Birth Rates

BIRTH RATES

Depending on climates the Pocket Gopher may
have up to 5 litters a year. Each litter is from 1 to 13 young, gestation is typically 19 days. In about 40 days
the infants are weaned. They begin digging their
own tunnels at 1 year of age, when they will breed
and begin the cycle again.

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