[Crystal Mulvaney]

Hello,
I just found this forum! I have had goats for about 3 years now, and have have Boer goats for about 2 full years. I have a herd of 20 does, 2 bucks and one pet wether. My does are varying from bred, in between breedings, and not old enough to breed.

I do have one question that brought me here. I have a 9 month old doe i bought at weaning. When i went to pick her up the breeder informed me she had a hernia that was repaired. I initially bought her and her twin sister as future breeders, but now im questioning if she can be bred. Her hernia is long since healed and you cant even tell it was there. I plan to breed her next year when shes around 15-18 months, but if she cant be bred I will not keep her in the herd. Im torn between selling with full disclosure, at reduced value due to it or keeping her qand trying a breeding to see if she does ok.
I will not keep her if she cant be bred as i dont have room to keep non functioning does. Has anyone ever had any success breeding a doe with a repaired hernia?

Thank you and i look forward to being in this group!

 

[toth boer goats]

First off welcome.

She can have babies, however, the hernias can be passed down.

The breeder was honest with you, but not totally honest about it being a genetic issue.
And the doe should not be considered a goat breeder doe for future stock.

 

[elvis&oliver]

:groupwelcome:Hello and welcome to the forum

 

[ksalvagno]

Welcome to TGS!

 

[Moers kiko boars]

:holidaywelcome: SO glad you are here. Sorry about your doe. Tough decision.

 

[Crystal Mulvaney]

Thank you I didn't even think of that aspect. That also makes me question her twin sister I bought as well. I need to downsize before March kids hit the ground and these two are on the list of potential cuts so this helps me decide.

[ QUOTE="toth boer goats, post: 2467759, member: 4183"]First off welcome.

She can have babies, however, the hernias can be passed down.

The breeder was honest with you, but not totally honest about it being a genetic issue.
And the doe should not be considered a goat breeder doe for future stock. [/QUOTE]

 

[toth boer goats]

So sorry you were cheated in a way.

We are here for you.

 

[CountyLineAcres]

If it’s an umbilical hernia, not all are genetic.

We bought a doeling who had a hernia, and we had it repaired. Vet said she would do just fine. She kidded for us, no issues. We then sold her with a full disclosure, and the owners have had zero issues as well. She’s actually one of their favorite does, and she’s been with them for about 5 years now. No kids, grandkids, nor great grandkids have had hernias.

 

[Ashlynn]

Yes with what @CountyLineAcres said. There are many reasons for an animal to develop a hernia, not always genetic. It sounds like you were already considering selling her anyway though so if it is a concern and she doesn't have a whole lot of extra reasons to be kept than I would let her go.

 

[toth boer goats]

Not worth the risk to me, especially not knowing if it is genetic or not.
Usually, just after birth, if it is there, it is pretty much is indeed genetic.
It would be a lot of wasted time to find out after the goat is bred, up until she kids to find out oh no, she is flawed.

I do agree though, sometimes it isn’t the case.

 

[Goats Rock]

:wave: Boy, tough decision. If you have to sell a couple and they are first on the hit list, then I guess selling would be best. Sometimes the momma goat bites the umbilical cord off too close, causing an umbilical hernia. That won't be passed down.
Good luck with your decision and Welcome! :holidaywelcome: