Banding Question

hobbyfarmrookie

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I have a pygym, that I have desided not to breed he is almost a year old. Can I still band him?
 

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Yes, as long as you can get the testicles in the band or you can have your Vet cut them.
 

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At that age, you probally will not be able to get them in a band. I would call the vet and get them cut. Safer and easier! IMO!
 

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Emmetts Dairy said:
At that age, you probally will not be able to get them in a band. I would call the vet and get them cut. Safer and easier! IMO!
I agree. Even at a young age pygmies can be very well "endowed" :gig

Cutting would be your best option.
 

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lilhill said:
Yes, as long as you can get the testicles in the band or you can have your Vet cut them.
Agreed but it would be stressful
 

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If they won't fit in a regular bander, you can use the larger cattle banders. Your vet will probably have one, and you wouldn't have to pay for the vet to cut them.
 

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You should be able to easily get "them" in your bander. You might have to go 1 at a time.
 
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