Dewlap growth post breeding

[Br. Fidelis Ebeyer]

So we have some does that we breed
(one only allowed one fall off). I’m noticing an enlargement of their dewlaps. Some sites online said it’s a sign of maturity for mating. Although they didn’t get bigger until after they breed. Is it a sign their pregnant? I tried palpating one 13 days post mating and felt nothing. She is getting much more aggressive and fisty. Are these signs of pregnancy?

 

[RabbitsOfTheCreek]

Most of my Does have had dewlaps
A few have had them kinda young, and currently two of mine that have been bred and have raised Kits don't have one at all (though one made a wound on her neck so that could be why)

 

[eco2pia]

Fiesty and new dewlap sounds like "mature and wants to be bred" to me. Dewlaps are a result of maturity, not pregnancy. They increase in size with age and with body condition--they are not just fat, but they can store fat. If you did not get a fall off I might rebreed those does. My buck (who is reliable and I know well) has not made contact unless he falls off. If you have any doubt, however, I would wait until a week past the due date to rebreed.