Pygmy Doe ~ To breed, or not to breed? (Goat Question)

[DoveStar]

Hi everyone I bought a pygmy doe last year, and now I am planning to breed her. But, recently a reliable breeder warned me against it because she was getting older. I just have a few questions:

My doe is 6 years old and has only kidded 2 different times, 4 years ago and 1 year ago. I have heard that as pygmy goats get older, their pelvis shrinks, causing them to have more serious kidding problems.

1. Is this true?

2. Should I breed her? Why or why not?

Thanks for any help! I would really appreciate it.

DoveStar​

 

[DoveStar]

Please, can someone help? I need to know badly.

 

[Goat-Chicken]

Hmmm.... I don't know, but if it isn't true you should breed her.

 

[DoveStar]

Um, thanks. Anyone know if it is true or not and can elaborate?

 

[DoveStar]

Anyone?

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

She's pretty old for breeding.
I wouldn't do it

 

[DoveStar]

I am sorry, I meant 5 years old, my doe just turned 5

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

I am sorry, I meant 5 years old, my doe just turned 5

Quote: Are they "reliable" or not?

It's your goat, and your choice.
If you're willing to risk her life, then don't listen to the experienced breeder

 

[Stacykins]

You know, if she'd never been bred before, then it could be a problem. But she has had successful kiddings. And 5-6 is not old at all, for a goat, even a breeding goat! Is she healthy? Is she a good weight (not overweight or underweight)? Do you have a good livestock veterinarian in the area? Start getting her ready for breeding, like if you are in a low selenium area, supplement her with it (selenium gel or BoSe).

 

[SA Farm]

I agree with Stacykins