new buck old does

[bucaronco]

Hi all,

I just found this site and this is my first post.

I have kept goats since '99 and have raised many kids from a registered full South African buck and full SA does, Spanish does, and Toggenburgs. They're a hoot to watch when they're young.

A few years back, our old "Superman" blooded buck went the way of all flesh and we really miss him. He was a gentle old man, and he
was very productive for us. I went through some changes in my day job, and we decided to take a break from kidding. We sold down the herd, keeping some does to keep the pasture in shape.

Now, we want to get another buck, but have heard that does which haven't bred in the last three years will not ever breed again.

Does anyone have experience with this, or know if the rumor holds water?

Thanks,

Ron
North Alabama

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

I think that's a rumor.

Once a doe smells that a buck is present, her heat cycles should start back again... if they stopped.

 

[dreamriver]

welcome, and I agree with the above post

 

[bucaronco]

Thanks for the replies... and the welcome

That is my feeling as well, although my vet told once told me that older mares' placenta sometimes thicken to the point that they
won't "stick".

I think that I'll get a buck, but keep him separated from the does until they have adapted to having him around (across the fence), and see what happens.

 

[Queen Mum]

I agree with what everyone else is saying as well. Goats breed quite easily. It may take a while for them to accept the new buck into their herd but they WILL accept him when their hormones get to rolling.

BTW, do you have any pictures of your old fella? Would love to see them.

 

[SheepGirl]

I have heard that too, except with sheep, and that it was two years instead of three. But I don't know how true this is.