How can I bring does into heat?

[Okie Amazon]

I have two Nubian/Alpine cross does. They were pregnant already when I bought them last year. They both delivered in February. Shouldn't they be coming back into heat soon? If not, can I bring them in if I borrow a smelly-buck rag from someone?

 

[Ariel301]

They should start cycling in late August-early September. If you don't have a buck on the property, they can sometimes be "silent" in heat, so either bringing in a smelly buck or using a buck rag can help you determine when they are ready (and in some cases even make them come into heat).

 

[20kidsonhill]

Load them up and drive them to the stockyards, then bring them home. Works everytime.

 

[freemotion]

My does and buck are not yet showing interest in each other....at all. I have Nubian/Alpine/La Mancha crosses. Buck is not stinky yet. Yet they put on quite a show for the daycare next door starting late August last year. Give it a little more time.

 

[SDGsoap&dairy]

My LaMancha hasn't cycled yet, but I believe we're getting close. I agree- it's probably still early for them.