Doe readiness

[craneman54]

I have my 2 Cali does and 2 NZ does along with a NZ buck. All are well within breeding age. Last week I bred my 6 month old doe with my buck. Her vulva as never been red or swollen but my buck mounted and feel off her 3 times that day. I have been trying to breed a couple of my other does with him but none of them will let him. I have one of the does in a cage next to him since I got him 2 weeks ago. As of last week I have been putting ACV in there drinking water, I have been giving them parsley and ginger swapping these every day because I read they are suppose to help with the breeding. They also get 18% pellets every day and hay. They are all of good weight without being over weight.

The big question I would like to know is-- Why, after I have them all for a month have none of the does genitals ever gotten swollen nor turn red not to mention purple? I check each of them every 2 or 3 days. So I know I have not missed any change in color or size.

Two of my does will meet me at the door wanting a treat or a scratching. The other 2 will allow petting and scratching but are kind of stand offish. Like they tolerate me being there but would rather be left alone. I am getting them closer to accepting me but it is slow going.

Any help on the breeding thing would be helpful and greatly appreciated.

 

[Dood]

I'm not sure why your stock is not showing readyess - I start checking my does at 4 months and most are bred before 6 months old.

I find my maiden does do not swell much or turn purple but their lady bits do get redder - you have to look at the inside folds of the vulva and not the exposed appendage - a small amout of pressure to part the folds is all that is needed.

 

[craneman54]

OK I will do that from now on.

Just how often she a doe become ready to breed? I have read different things, like every 6 or 7 days to 30 days.

 

[Dood]

Rabbits are induced ovulators so technically they can get pregnant any time they have sex (as long as they aren't already pregnant ) but the does have a peak fertility cycle every 16 days or so when they will be "in the mood" and willing to lift for the male so he can get the job done - it is very difficult for males to hit the spot without the does co-operation

 

[Zass]

I've had does who seemed willing to lift for any buck...any time.

 

[craneman54]

I must have some lesbian Does. They want nothing to do with my Buck.