# When do gophers have babies？
**URL:** https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467
**Category:** Burrowing Pests
**Created:** [May 24, 2024, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467 "2024-05-24T07:04:18Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@UltrasonicHero](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/UltrasonicHero)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2024, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/1 "2024-05-24T07:04:18Z")
Curious about gophers’ baby season?
Let’s dig into it! Join the discussion on when gophers give birth and share your insights!
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### Author:  [@mnquBrown](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/mnquBrown)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2024, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/2 "2024-05-24T07:20:56Z")
Gophers usually have their babies in the spring, right? I’ve seen a lot of activity around my yard lately, and I’m wondering if they’re starting to breed.
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### Author:  [@NexusNet](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/NexusNet)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2024, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/3 "2024-05-24T07:22:07Z")
Yes, you’re correct! Most species of gophers tend to have their babies in the spring. It depends on the specific type of gopher and the climate in your area, though.
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### Author:  [@DataBridge](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/DataBridge)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2024, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/4 "2024-05-24T07:22:55Z")
Spring is indeed the most common time for gophers. They can have more than one litter if the conditions are right, but usually, spring is the big breeding season.
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### Author:  [@DataBridge](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/DataBridge)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2024, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/5 "2024-05-24T07:23:09Z")
Just to add, some gophers might also have a secondary breeding season in the fall. It really depends on the local environment and food availability.
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### Author:  [@SignalSync](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/SignalSync)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2024, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/6 "2024-05-24T07:27:55Z")
I live in the northern United States, and I see a lot of gopher activity in early spring. Does anyone know how many babies they typically have?
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### Author:  [@Susan](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/Susan)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2024, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/7 "2024-05-24T07:28:42Z")
From my experience, gophers usually have around 3-7 babies per litter. They can have multiple litters if the conditions are ideal.
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### Author:  [@mnquBrown](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/mnquBrown)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2024, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/8 "2024-05-24T07:29:32Z")
That’s so true! I’ve noticed their young ones coming out around mid-spring when they start foraging for food.
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### Author:  [@SignalSync](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/SignalSync)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2024, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/9 "2024-05-24T07:30:23Z")
Oh… It’s fascinating how quickly they can reproduce!But it is also troubling! 🥲
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### Author:  [@UltrasonicHero](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/UltrasonicHero)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/10 "2024-05-24T07:31:04Z")
Absolutely! And because they’re underground most of the time, it’s hard to monitor their exact numbers until they start emerging.
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### Author:  [@iJennifer](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/iJennifer)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2024, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/11 "2024-05-24T07:32:05Z")
Are there any signs to look for if I want to know when gophers are having babies in my yard?
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### Author:  [@IsabellaWalker](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/IsabellaWalker)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2024, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/12 "2024-05-24T07:32:49Z")
Watch for increased tunnel activity and fresh mounds in your garden. These can be signs that they’re expanding their burrows to make room for the young ones.
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### Author:  [@BackyardBuddy99](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/BackyardBuddy99)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2025, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/13 "2025-09-03T09:01:27Z")
From what I’ve seen, gophers around my area seem to have babies in early spring, like March or April. Anyone else noticed a specific time?
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### Author:  [@GardenGopher](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/GardenGopher)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2025, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/14 "2025-09-03T09:07:24Z")
Yeah, spring is prime time for gopher litters. I read they can have babies as early as February in warmer climates, but it’s usually spring for most regions.
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### Author:  [@DirtDigger](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/DirtDigger)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2025, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/15 "2025-09-03T09:09:05Z")
@BackyardBuddy99 I’m with you on spring! I started seeing tiny gophers popping up in my yard around late April last year. They’re cute but such a pain for my garden!
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### Author:  [@LawnLover](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/LawnLover)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2025, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/16 "2025-09-03T09:12:26Z")
I think it depends on the species, but pocket gophers around here definitely breed in spring. I’ve got tunnels everywhere by May. Any tips for keeping them under control?
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### Author:  [@NatureNerd1](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/NatureNerd1)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2025, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/17 "2025-09-03T09:17:07Z")
@LawnLover Try planting some gopher-repellent plants like marigolds or using traps. As for babies, I’ve heard gophers can have multiple litters a year, starting in spring.
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### Author:  [@CritterCatcher1](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/CritterCatcher1)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2025, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/18 "2025-09-03T09:19:17Z")
Spring for sure, but I’ve seen some activity suggesting a second litter around late summer in my area. Anyone else notice gophers breeding more than once a year?
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### Author:  [@GreenThumbGal111](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/GreenThumbGal111)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2025, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/19 "2025-09-03T09:21:11Z")
I didn’t realize gophers had such a specific breeding season! I’ve been blaming my ruined flowerbeds on them all year, but spring makes sense for the baby boom.
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### Author:  [@FarmFixer](https://forums.thanoshome.com/u/FarmFixer)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2025, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.thanoshome.com/t/when-do-gophers-have-babies/1467/20 "2025-09-03T09:24:23Z")
@GreenThumbGal111 Haha, they do seem like year-round troublemakers! But yeah, most gopher babies are born in spring. You’ll see more tunnels when the young ones start digging.
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