2 Year Old Doe that has never had a litter

Frecs · Jan 7, 2013

I have a chance to purchase a pedigreed French Angora doe. She is beautiful, don't you think?

She is two years old and never been breed. She's been kept as a pet. What are the chances of her successfully breeding/kindling at this point? This would not be a make or break on purchasing her but was just wondering if she still has potential as a breeder if I manage to find a French Angora buck.

AmysMacdog · Jan 7, 2013

She's so pretty! I'd try it in hopes she'd give you some bunnies to breed later.

MamaSheepdog · Jan 7, 2013

She is lovely!

You can certainly try to breed her. She may have too much internal fat and wont take, but if she does, she should have no problem with the kindling.

I'd say if she has good fiber quality and you intend to harvest it, go ahead and take a chance on her. The worst that can happen is she wont breed, but you will gain experience in caring for a wool breed and decide if they are right for you.

heb · Jan 7, 2013

I bred a doe for the first time when she was probably 5 years old. She had two kits and was the greatest mother. I had her since she was a baby, so I knew she had never had a litter before.

Frecs · Jan 7, 2013

MamaSheepdog":apn9fldf said:
She is lovely!

You can certainly try to breed her. She may have too much internal fat and wont take, but if she does, she should have no problem with the kindling.

I'd say if she has good fiber quality and you intend to harvest it, go ahead and take a chance on her. The worst that can happen is she wont breed, but you will gain experience in caring for a wool breed and decide if they are right for you.

I was hoping you'd say that!

That is how I was figuring...at the least I'd have the chance to see how I liked caring for a wool breed and then know whether I want to expand that side of the herd.

If she does have too much internal fat, can that be reduced by putting her in a diet of fewer pellets and more greens? or some other dietary changes?)

(And, on a side note: I really do look to your posts for wisdom. You are a very wise lady and I appreciate your willingness to share that with others. I know your life is busy so the time you spend here answering our posts is precious and I'm sure I'm not alone in appreciating those efforts.)

Dood · Jan 7, 2013

I don't think rabbits hips fuse like guinea pigs, who should not be bred for the first time if older than 5 months.

Frosted Rabbits · Jan 7, 2013

Marsha was almost 4 years old when she had her first litter--

I sometimes wonder, if by waiting until the does are fully mature, they are not a bit more settled and calmer about the first litters...

MamaSheepdog · Jan 8, 2013

Frecs":3l43zxgx said:
And, on a side note: I really do look to your posts for wisdom. You are a very wise lady and I appreciate your willingness to share that with others. I know your life is busy so the time you spend here answering our posts is precious and I'm sure I'm not alone in appreciating those efforts.

Awww, shucks!

Thank you.

What a wonderful post to read to start my day!

The truth is, I suffer from an acute case of RabbitTalkosis, complicated by a secondary infection of RamblingRabbitosis, so I can't help but post incessantly! :roll:

On a side note, I feel my head swelling. :shock: I hope I can still fit into my cowboy hat... :cowboy:...better be sparing with the compliments or I'll be taking donations for a larger hat! :twisted:

AnnClaire · Jan 10, 2013

Frecs, you can help bring the GORGEOUS Satin doe into condition by including some exercise time ... whether in a pen to run about in, or by installing a board on edge in her cage so she has to hop up and over to get from the feed to the water

Frecs · Jan 10, 2013

AnnClaire":6ixi7av2 said:
Frecs, you can help bring the GORGEOUS Satin doe into condition by including some exercise time ... whether in a pen to run about in, or by installing a board on edge in her cage so she has to hop up and over to get from the feed to the water

She is gorgeous, isn't she!

She's a French not a Satin, though. That's a great idea about exercise. :bunnyhop: :bunnyhop:

AnnClaire · Jan 10, 2013

I really couldn't get "past" the darling butterfly on her nose :bouncy:

Frecs · Jan 10, 2013

AnnClaire":1jzu4rvd said:
I really couldn't get "past" the darling butterfly on her nose :bouncy:

OMG...she DOES have a butterfly on her nose!!! :bouncy:

AnnClaire · Jan 10, 2013

:groooan: OH, PAH-LEASE, are you seriously telling me you DID NOT notice the most attractive, well-placed, FULL BUTTERFLY on her absolutely lovely face??? Quick, someone take Frecs temperature :temperature: to see if she is OK :cheesysmile:

Frecs · Jan 10, 2013

AnnClaire":3hulsxl6 said:
:groooan: OH, PAH-LEASE, are you seriously telling me you DID NOT notice the most attractive, well-placed, FULL BUTTERFLY on her absolutely lovely face??? Quick, someone take Frecs temperature :temperature: to see if she is OK :cheesysmile:

Guilty. Guilty as charged.

My only excuse is that I was blinded by her gorgeous coat! :bunnyhop:

skysthelimit · Jan 10, 2013

I've never had any success with over a year, but at a good price and a good looking bun, I sure would try. If I had to do it again, I certainly would. It would be worth it just for the fiber, and you never know.

AnnClaire · Jan 10, 2013

Take the doe, take the doe, take the doe ... whoops, did I say that :rotfl:

-HRanchito · Jan 10, 2013

Do it! She's a beauty!

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