Can I wether my 2 year old and then house with a doe?

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I have almost 2 yr old half brother bucks. Am looking to trade one for a doe and breed 1x then wether the buck and keep them all as a happy little family. Any advice as to whether or not this plan will work out? I found someone who wants just 1 buck, not both my sweet but stinky boys...
 

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You can have the buck you're keeping wethered. if you then place him with a/the doe that he bred with it shouldn't be an issue as the doe will already be bred. If you want to place a just wethered buck with an UN-bred doe, you should wait at least 4-6 weeks as they are still potent for some time after wethering and could indeed do the deed that will leave the doe "with kid".
 

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Thank you. Do I need to worry about my buck/turned wether picking on the mom and baby? He's got horns and the more submissive of the two now.
 

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That I can't answer, but would imagine that since he's the lower of social status right now, that wouldn't change.
 
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