Okay Let's Switch It Breeding Buck Weathered?

CookingPam777 · #1 06/27/08, 07:17 AM

I know someone posted about their weathered buckling being truly weathered. Well my breeding bucks things are getting smaller. Doesn't this happen when you band them some certian way? I will be very upset if it's weathered as I bought a Saanen buck for breeding purposes. Plus the lady didn't tell me

. Do bucks just do this? I haven't noticed my other bucks getting smaller ever. This is Prince the about 2 month old I am concerned about. I will so not be happy

. What do you all think?

Minelson · #2 06/27/08, 08:25 AM

Do you think maybe he is getting bigger and his "things" are just not and it's an illusion of getting smaller?

Togg Lovers · #3 06/27/08, 08:49 AM

I would call the person you got him from and ask. I know with our little buckling it seems like his "package" is growing much faster than he is.

Cheribelle · #4 06/27/08, 10:55 AM

You really can't miss it if they have been banded. They turn black, shrivel up, and fall off.

CookingPam777 · #5 06/27/08, 02:38 PM

The lady is Amish and lives 45 minutes away. So next time I do a poultry run i'll ask. What should I do if she says yes he was banded? She didn't tell me and I do not want a banded buck. I already love him so much though.

Bearfootfarm · #6 06/27/08, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CookingPam777

The lady is Amish and lives 45 minutes away. So next time I do a poultry run i'll ask. What should I do if she says yes he was banded? She didn't tell me and I do not want a banded buck. I already love him so much though.

If he were banded, then the BAND would still be visible if he has a sack at all.

When the sack falls off the band goes with it, but until then all you have to do is look

sungirl · #7 06/27/08, 08:43 PM

IMO Saanen bucklings, (even some Alpines.) Seem to have smaller testes. Compaired to a Boer bucling most are half the size. Ok thats all I have about the bucklings low "udder" (hehehe!

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Patty.