When to rebreed doe?

[4hgirl]

My holland lop doe lost her litter of two a couple of weeks ago.... when can I rebreed her? also is there a best time to breed your does?

Thanks,Melissa

 

[MamaSheepdog]

I would breed her now. You can re-breed shortly after they lose the litter if they are receptive, unless they have extensive vaginal tearing from delivering a huge kit. I think the norm is 2 days, but I believe MaggieJ has mentioned that in a colony the buck will sometimes breed them immediately after they kindle.

 

[4hgirl]

alright thank you! also my buck is pretty old about 6 years old now.....is it bad to be breeding him? He still acts like he's a young buck (healthy and energetic) and he was the father of the lost litter...

 

[MamaSheepdog]

His sperm production is probably lower than it was, but as they say, it only takes one! :lol: You can give him parsley and... um... BOSS? :? Brain fade! MaggieJ suggest feeds that have high A and E vitamins to increase virility in both does and bucks.