What age to stop breeding does

Jesusfreak101

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I thinking for future reference. What age do yo normally stop breeding your does and what do you do with them when they are to old?
 

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Not sure, this year we have a doe who turned 7 years old and she just had triplets and another doe who turned 6 years old and she currently has quads. We will monitor how well they are able to take care of their kids(weight/growth) plus what their condition looks like while nursing the kids and after the kids are weaned.

Hopefully others will offer their insight as well!
 

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Some depends on health & care. Plus whether they were used for milk production as well. That takes a LOT of effort on their part & certainly enough extra feed and care for them to continue to flourish.

When mine are through kidding, they retire right here. :love I am fortunate to have the land, shelter and all else to maintain them.
 

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Some depends on health & care. Plus whether they were used for milk production as well. That takes a LOT of effort on their part & certainly enough extra feed and care for them to continue to flourish.

When mine are through kidding, they retire right here. :love I am fortunate to have the land, shelter and all else to maintain them.

How many years do you usually let a healthy doe breed ...if she kids once a year ?:frow
 
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With the exception of the fryers, aged animals here become weed wackers...keeping the fence line clear is an important job.
 

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I have an 8 yr old who just had triplets. These will be her last. I don’t want to take a chance. A friend of mine retires hers at 10 yrs old.
 
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