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A
buck is an important part of your herd. He will pass
in ½ the genetic selection of the type of features
you want to bring into your herd.
A buck needs to be cared for in the same respect and
consideration as the does.
He needs a firm hand and a gentle touch, spending
time with him and showing him that you genuinely care
for him.
It is important that your buck knows that you are
the boss. Most will be docile if reared properly with
gentleness but also firmness and training, starting
at a young age.
We do not recommend keeping a buck as a pet and believe
they should be considered as breeding stock only.
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As a
buck matures they have a change in their normal behavior
prior to breeding and go into a seasonal rut, male equilivant
of heat. The rut is characterized of behaviors such as urinating
over themselves, an obsessive interest in the does, a decrease
in appetite and most of all a strong distinctive odor. As
a buck matures some bucks can show aggression in rut and
all bucks should be treated with respect and caution whilst
in the rutting season.
At Plumbago
Stud our bucks are housed separate to the does and the does
taken to visit the buck when in season. This way we have
control over our breeding and know exactly when the kids
are due to arrive. When you do house the buck away from
the doe you must provide a companion for him either another
buck or a wether. Goats are herd animals and it is cruel
to keep one alone.
A wether is a neutered male goat and makes a wonderful pet.
He never develops the odor or habits of an in tact buck.
Out of the breeding season males will usually live happily
together, but once the breeding season starts they must
be separated if fighting starts. A buck can become competitive
when a doe is nearby and in season.
Housing a buck away from the doe makes them less likely
to damage the fences in attempting to visit the doe. We
recommend electric fencing and a small runway or paddock
between the buck and does.
Good strong fencing is essential, we have three rows of
electric wire mounted on the ring- lock fencing and the
goats certainly respect it.
Young children should not be unattended with a buck and
under no circumstances must a buck be teased or allowed
to play butting games.
Too quickly such games turn into rough play.
A good balanced diet and plenty of fresh clean water is
a must in maintaining healthy bucks. The same regime in
caring for the does.
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PATONA
PARK FANCYPANTS
D.O.B. 14/6/2005
Type Pixie
Height at 4years 61cm
Vet inspected, Height Verified
Classified Grade
A Buck
Imported
from Patona Park Stud, Queensland 2005
Fancypants is the foundation of our herd at Plumbago
Stud.
Fancypants Sire is Patona Park Deago.
His Dam is Patona Park Charlotte and he is a Grandson
of Patona Park Bandit.
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PLUMBAGO
DENNIE
D.O.B.30/9/2008
Type Pixie
Height N/A
Potential A Grade
Sire Patona Park Fancypants and
Dam Plumbago Duchess
Dennie
had good pixie ears and is a compact buck with short
and stocky appearance.
He is well behaved and has a good temperament and
has colour behind him as sired by Fancypants.
His dam has an excellent udder and I am hoping he
will bring this milking line into his offspring.
Dennie has been paired with selected Does this breeding
season.
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Plumbago Stud is delighted
to be the new owners of these two little Bucks named
Jacob and Bandit and would like to thank Margaret
and Michael Corrie from Corrievale Stud, Katanning
W.A., for entrusting them in our care.
These unique boys are very loved and part of our
family here at Plumbago Stud and we are very excited
and eagerly awaiting their anticipated offspring.
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PLUMBAGO
SQUIRE JACOB
Registration pending.
D.O.B. 1/6/2005
Height at 4 years 43 cm
2009 Vet inspected to confirm height and age.
Sire Zac (Deceased) Angora type crossed with stock from
Faure Island W.A.
Dam Xsilence Molly
Jacob
is a very friendly and confident. He is a stocky little
fellow, and carries some Angora/Cashmere fleece.
We have introduced him to a selection of smaller does
and although short and small in stature has the attitude
one of the big boys.
He is showing great interest in the does and he will
run with them throughout the season.
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PLUMBAGO SIR BANDIT
Registration pending.
D.O.B. 1/6/2005.
Height at 4 years 46 cm
2009 Vet inspected to confirm height and age
Sire Zac (Deceased) angora type crossed with stock from
Faure Island W.A.
Dam Trixie (Deceased) Angora type. Descendants Faure
Islands and Alpine breeding.
Bandit
is an absolute delight. He is very friendly and always
the first to meet you at the gate. He has distinctive
Alpine facial markings and does carry some Angora/Cashmere
fleece.
He has been introduced to a selection of smaller does
and he will run with them throughout the season.
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