| 4/4/2010 8:37:49 PM |
Permalink |
|
|
alpaquitasranch
Posts 2
|
So,
I am a college student who is starting an alpaca ranch. I found a great boy (a bay black Aussie Rockford son) who has a wonderful temperament. I am hoping to sell breedings to pay for college tuition.
I finally got him on my farm yesterday and tried to spit test a girl today. The only problem was, he didn't care about her being in the same pen. She started eating grass and he was just looking around.
He did settle a few girls when he was 2 (he is now 6) and both pregnancies were confirmed but later absorbed during a hard winter. He was never bred again due to the abundance of breeding males on the farm.
My question is... is it possible for him to forget how to be a boy? He's beautiful but I can't afford to keep him if he won't earn his keep. Is there a way I can remind him of his duties?
Thanks!
I really appreciate any help with this because I need to start marketing him.
-Stephanie
|
|
|
| 4/5/2010 9:34:16 AM |
Permalink |
|
|
Koehlers4Star
Posts 18
|
Stephanie,
There are several possibilities that could be a factor right now.
First maybe the female is bred and he knows it and there for did not attempt to breed her.
Secondly it may take a time or two maybe three before the hormones kick in and he knows what he is supposed to do.
Give him a little time.
Do you have any open females that you put him with?
I have an older male and if the girl is bred he makes no attempt. He may give her a sniff but that is it.
--
Tracey Koehler
Koehlers 4 Star Alpacas
Michigan
koehlers@ameritech.net
http://michiganalpacas.ning.com
http://koehlers4star.tripod.com
|
|
|
| 4/10/2010 12:25:09 AM |
Permalink |
|
|
southernson
Posts 4
|
Hi Stephanie,
Depending on your location, the month of April can still be a difficult one for breeding. I've worked with several males that are pretty worthless between January and April, while other males are interested year round.
Supplementing a little vitamin E is not a bad idea as it is still not in abundance for most regions. Also, you can relocate him away from females for 1-2 weeks, leaving another male in the prime real estate between him and the females. These tips may work or not, but we've had some success with them at farms I've worked for in the past.
Best,
edited by southernson on 4/10/2010
--
Jeremy Dyson
Southern Son Alpacas
southernsonalpacas@gmail.com
www.southernsonalpacas.com
Farm Manager
Andean Vista Ranch
|
|
|
Disclaimer: Users of this forum take sole responsibility for the content they post, the accuracy of their information and opinions expressed, which do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Openherd or its moderators. Openherd and its moderators reserve the right to edit, alter, or remove any content posted to the forum. Openherd also reserves the right to revoke a user's privilege to post content. No profanity, "flaming", derogatory comments, advertising, legal advice, voicing grievances, or other inappropriate content will be allowed.