goat breeding

[Del Boy]

I have recently been given a 7 year old nanny goat, She has not been bred in the past 5 years as she was just a pet.What are the chances of her breeding now after such along break from her first and only kid.
Thanks.

 

[Glenmar]

Not sure, but be prepared to bottle feed babies if something happens to her. I have heard that things can happen with older does.

 

[Skipspin]

What kind of goat?

7 years old isn't that old to kid- at least for a dairy goat- as long as she is in good health. Most responsible breeders I know of don't retire their does until around the age of 10 as long as they remain healthy. I'm not sure if there is a difference for other breeds.

Now, fertility is generally better without a long time between breeding, but that doesn't mean breeding will be unsuccessful wither.

 

[Del Boy]

she is a cross bred dairy type goat. It is the five year gap from her last kid that made me think breeding her would not be successful.
might try it anyway,thanks