Originally Posted by
salukipv1
good look implementing genetics in your breeding program.
I read a study where overwhelmingly the does were bred by I believe 1.5 and 2.5yo bucks, those were the top 2 ages, forget which was #1, either way good luck.
I read something similar not long ago. About 40% of the breeding was done by 1.5 and 2.5 year old deer. It was mainly because there were just too many estrus does for the big boys to tend in the peak of the rut, so the young bucks got their chance.
The researchers made a note that they had done the research in Texas on lands managed for big bucks, so there were more older bucks breeding than there would be otherwise. Most lands simply don't have that many older deer and the number of young bucks breeding would be even higher in most locales.