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Mathewsboy 11-13-2007 02:17 PM

I've got a Question.. On Average, How many Does will a MATURE BUCK BREED during a season?
 
How many?

GMMAT 11-13-2007 02:20 PM

RE: I've got a Question.. On Average, How many Does will a MATURE BUCK BREED during a season?
 
From what I've read and learned.....

Does will be in estrous, on average, over a period of a couple to three weeks. A buck will stay with a hot doe and breed her over and over for a couple of days at a time. So.....assuming he's a super-buck....he could breed as many as 10. My "guess" is the number is lower than that (6-7) in most areas, though.

I'm sure someone will set me straight if my info is inaccurate.

twildasin 11-13-2007 02:22 PM

RE: I've got a Question.. On Average, How many Does will a MATURE BUCK BREED during a season?
 

ORIGINAL: GMMAT

From what I've read and learned.....

Does will be in estrous, on average, over a period of a couple to three weeks. A buck will stay with a hot doe and breed her over and over for a couple of days at a time. So.....assuming he's a super-buck....he could breed as many as 10. My "guess" is the number is lower than that (6-7) in most areas, though.

I'm sure someone will set me straight if my info is inaccurate.
I got one thing to say!!! (LUCKY BUCK):)

Mathewsboy 11-13-2007 02:29 PM

RE: I've got a Question.. On Average, How many Does will a MATURE BUCK BREED during a season?
 
GMMAT. Thats always been my understanding too.. So.......

waiting_for_a_gift 11-13-2007 02:29 PM

RE: I've got a Question.. On Average, How many Does will a MATURE BUCK BREED during a season?
 
I think GMMAT is right on target. I've read about monitoring studies, and it was learned that some younger bucks do some breeding too. There are a lot of variables. I wonder if a buck needs any recovery time after breeding. I've talked with dog breeders who report that their dog isn't worth a crap for a couple days after breeding. They don't breed them during hunting season for that reason.

Mathewsboy 11-13-2007 03:41 PM

RE: I've got a Question.. On Average, How many Does will a MATURE BUCK BREED during a season?
 
I usually need a recovery period.. But sometimes I don't.. Depends..

Planter 11-13-2007 03:50 PM

RE: I've got a Question.. On Average, How many Does will a MATURE BUCK BREED during a season?
 
As many as he can..

MOTOWNHONKEY 11-13-2007 04:38 PM

RE: I've got a Question.. On Average, How many Does will a MATURE BUCK BREED during a season?
 
I don't think a doe is hot for no where near that long. More like 72 hrs.

Predator19 11-13-2007 04:58 PM

RE: I've got a Question.. On Average, How many Does will a MATURE BUCK BREED during a season?
 

ORIGINAL: MOTOWNHONKEY

I don't think a doe is hot for no where near that long. More like 72 hrs.
Actually it is 24-48 hours. I would think a mature buck could probably breedquite a fewdoes in a normal rut period of a couple weeks, but 10 seems a bit much. Guess it depends how dominant, how much area, and how much fighting.

Rhody Hunter 11-13-2007 05:39 PM

RE: I've got a Question.. On Average, How many Does will a MATURE BUCK BREED during a season?
 
I think i read some where it is about 8-10 does that he will breed with


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