[Chris H]

I have a Bagot female, she is just over a year old, she runs with the sheep and a castrated Bagot boy, yesterday and today she has been bleating when ever she sees me, she is eating well and no signs of an upset tummy, droppings good etc. Is this her season? I have tried to see if she is twitching her tail, but if so not much. I have only kept boys so a little in the dark. I have brought them in early to there little barn, she seems fine except for the bleating? advice please. I do not expect to breed from her so just concerned in case I am missing something, if it is a season will she bother the lad?

[Anke]

Most likely that is her being in season. She may (or may not) try to mount the boy, or he may try her. I wouldn't worry about that, usually doesn't last longer than a day or maybe two. She will do it again in three weeks time (or thereabouts).

[Chris H]

Thanks Anke, just checked and her vulva is a little puffy (not easy with a torch ) poor Charlie the lad is looking a bit confused. My learning curve keeps getting steeper!

[Anke]

Thanks Anke, just checked and her vulva is a little puffy (not easy with a torch ) poor Charlie the lad is looking a bit confused. My learning curve keeps getting steeper!

That's where my head torch is coming in handy....

[shygirl]

my nanny is bleating herself hoarse as she can smell the billies, but we arent breeding this year. the billies are much quieter, but a wee bit vocal.