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Livestock => Goats => Topic started by: Jo Yorkshire on April 20, 2017, 04:44:25 pm

Title: Introduced billy today
Post by: Jo Yorkshire on April 20, 2017, 04:44:25 pm

Just introduced a billy to my herd of female pygmy goats, however he seems more interested in the grazing than the ladies. He is staying close but no action yet. Is this usual?
Advice appreciated
Thanks
Jo

Title: Re: Introduced billy today
Post by: Scotsdumpy on April 20, 2017, 04:53:01 pm

I don't know too much about pygmy goats but my normal sized goats won't now come into season until September ish - they then come into season until March.

Title: Re: Introduced billy today
Post by: mart6 on April 20, 2017, 05:02:50 pm

Would not worry
He may start sniffing about
Come July August he will be showing a interest.
If they were in season it would of been different.

My latest Buck took a full twenty seconds to mate his first doe when i put him in, could not believe it

Title: Re: Introduced billy today
Post by: Backinwellies on April 20, 2017, 05:06:58 pm

Thought goats were like sheep and breed in autumn .... but I'm no expert and a quick google says pigmy's can breed all year .... give him time.

Title: Re: Introduced billy today
Post by: Talana on April 20, 2017, 05:31:50 pm

Autumn/ winter is when they come into season. My goats earliest season was last week of August, latest season first week of March. But there is always exception to the rule, some people caught out with coming into season earlier. Could be more common in pygmys to come into season at different times of year though. Often the smell of a male can bring them into season a week later.

Title: Re: Introduced billy today
Post by: Jo Yorkshire on April 21, 2017, 06:55:05 am

Thanks everyone for your advice, ill just wait and see now.
Thanks