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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 06 2010 : 8:43:35 PM
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| I just got a Nubien buck. He seems to be a pretty big boy, a lot bigger than our Nubien/Kiko nanny. My question is this: how do I know if he is too big for the 2 smaller does? They are about 21 or 22 inches at the shoulder (11 months old) the nanny is about 28 inches at the shoulder. He is more than 30 inches for sure. Do you think he would be too big for the little ones? I wouldnt want them to try to have a babies that are too large and die! The people we got him from said he throws small babies. Peace Connie |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2010 : 9:11:15 PM
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Hey Connie, Gosh this is a hard one. I guess I would wait till your does got a little bigger just to be safe. I hate taking chances with my goats so I like to play it safe. But it's up to you. He sounds like a beautiful but big buck.
Hugs!
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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granitelakegoatgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Amy
Libby
MT
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Posted - Oct 07 2010 : 7:56:32 PM
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So he is only 2 inches taller than the doe? The other ones are still growing and they will get taller right? Thwy will stillg row as they are pregnant. As long as they are 80-90 pounds, I would do it. I usually wait til they are 1 1/2 but many breeders do it at 8-9 mos as long as they have grown well.
~Amy~ THE BEND IN THE ROAD ISN'T THE END OF THE ROAD UNLESS YOU REFUSE TO TAKE THE TURN
Wish I could stay home more to be a fulltime homestead wife/mom....SOMEDAY! Part time will have to do for now! |
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2010 : 1:28:22 PM
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| Thanks so much. I have read so many different views on this and just cannot decide. How long will my little girls be growing? They will be a year the first week in November. Peace Connie in Alaska |
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Candy C.
True Blue Farmgirl
823 Posts
Candy
Mescal
AZ
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2010 : 06:50:20 AM
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Connie,
I have read that goats are not "fully" grown until they are three. They may not get much taller but they continue to fill out, kinda like horses. I usually wait until my girls are 1-1/2 before breeding too.
Candy C.
Farmgirl Sister #977
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2010 : 11:13:01 AM
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Hmm, I was told that goats are fully grown at 2 years of age. lol
But you have to remember that each goat is diffrent and they will react diffrently.
Hugs!!
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2010 : 7:42:54 PM
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i was told that goats were fully grown by two as well-i would wait one more year before i bred them but that is just my opinion take it for what it is worth. you are going to get alot of different opinions!
farmgirl#1362 whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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