Question about lactating does.
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Question about lactating does.
Two of the does I shot recently still had full milk udders on them. Never seen this before. Is this normal this time of year?
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Re: Question about lactating does.
The doe I shot on Oct. 10th was full of milk also.
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Re: Question about lactating does.
Based on the research I have done in the pass, the average lactation period for a mature doe is 36 weeks.
I have read reports where it isn't uncommon for mature does to be "milked in" for 300 days per year though.
Its actually common to see mothers lactating well into Dec. in my region.
I have read reports where it isn't uncommon for mature does to be "milked in" for 300 days per year though.
Its actually common to see mothers lactating well into Dec. in my region.
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