Need Help In Colorado Springs, CO

[Myke]

We only have a few days over 90, and it has been at least 90 days, so I would think that's not the problem anymore. I have cut back on there feed, not sure how long that will take to get back to good breeding weight. I had one litter born in May or June, they all died, that was the only litter for 2 does. I am going to insulate and install a fan, so hopefully heat wont be a problem anymore. I think the problem is the does not being receptive. The bucks never "fall off" the does. The does curl up instead of laying flat, so I think I have been wasting time. I did try the lifting technique last weekend, so I will attempt palpating later this week to see if I can feel anything. I do have cages I haven't filled yet, so I am trying to get some NZW does for the 2 empty cages.
Thanks for all the advice.
Myke

 

[oneacrefarm]

We only have a few days over 90, and it has been at least 90 days, so I would think that's not the problem anymore. I have cut back on there feed, not sure how long that will take to get back to good breeding weight. I had one litter born in May or June, they all died, that was the only litter for 2 does. I am going to insulate and install a fan, so hopefully heat wont be a problem anymore. I think the problem is the does not being receptive. The bucks never "fall off" the does. The does curl up instead of laying flat, so I think I have been wasting time. I did try the lifting technique last weekend, so I will attempt palpating later this week to see if I can feel anything. I do have cages I haven't filled yet, so I am trying to get some NZW does for the 2 empty cages.
Thanks for all the advice.
Myke

Even though it has been that long, if your buck has not been used much then he still has dead sperm in there. He needs to be used to clear it all out. If they don't "fall off", then they likely aren't making a successful connection, which means they aren't clearing out the dead sperm. Are you checking the does for readiness? What color is their vulva?

 

[Ms. Research]

We only have a few days over 90, and it has been at least 90 days, so I would think that's not the problem anymore. I have cut back on there feed, not sure how long that will take to get back to good breeding weight. I had one litter born in May or June, they all died, that was the only litter for 2 does. I am going to insulate and install a fan, so hopefully heat wont be a problem anymore. I think the problem is the does not being receptive. The bucks never "fall off" the does. The does curl up instead of laying flat, so I think I have been wasting time. I did try the lifting technique last weekend, so I will attempt palpating later this week to see if I can feel anything. I do have cages I haven't filled yet, so I am trying to get some NZW does for the 2 empty cages.
Thanks for all the advice.
Myke

Even though it has been that long, if your buck has not been used much then he still has dead sperm in there. He needs to be used to clear it all out. If they don't "fall off", then they likely aren't making a successful connection, which means they aren't clearing out the dead sperm. Are you checking the does for readiness? What color is their vulva?

onceacrefarm is right about dead sperm still being in there. It is possible for a buck that is nuetered to empregnate a doe. Have to wait 30 days until all sperm is dead. Found out this fact when research neutering my boys. So it does take time for your buck to revive "sperm wise" after exhausting heat.

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