matingcalendar
nounUK /ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈkælɪndə/
US /ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈkælɪndər/
A chart that shows when animals look for a partner to have babies.
The zoo keeps a mating calendar to know when the pandas might have cubs.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A record used by farmers to plan when animals will pair up and produce young.
The farmer checked the mating calendar before moving the rams to the ewes' field.
3. A schedule used in conservation to protect animals during their pairing season.
Rangers closed the trail according to the mating calendar for the local deer.
4. A planning tool for pet breeders to time litters.
The breeder marked the mating calendar so the puppies would be ready in spring.