What age to stop breeding does

[Jesusfreak101]

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?

 

[Hens and Roos]

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!

 

[B&B Happy goats]

My neighbor had a ten year old goat that had triplets , but she died within a few days of kidding....

 

[Jesusfreak101]

Oh no poor thing and poor babies to lose their momma so early.

 

[Mini Horses]

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. I am fortunate to have the land, shelter and all else to maintain them.

 

[B&B Happy goats]

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. 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 ?

 

[Grandma Betty]

With the exception of the fryers, aged animals here become weed wackers...keeping the fence line clear is an important job.

 

[GLENMAR]

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.