Re: [Alpacasite] Re: Breeding Maidens (again)

I agree wholeheartedly that maidens should be allowed to mature completely
before their first breeding, and that means at least 2 years, perhaps 3. We
seem to have been pressured into earlier breeding by financial
considerations (greed?) and the practices of other countries. Later
breeding can lead to better health, easier birthing, better milking ability,
continued structural soundness and healthy longevity.

Barrie Hanslip
Sooke, BC
>
> About the issue of hymens though -- after listening to a very
> passionate presentation by Dr Toni Cotton, Bill and I have backed
> off breeding our maidens until around 2 years of age. Dr Cotton
> insists that a hymen is a sign of sexual immaturity, and that the
> hymen will break down on its own (without the help of a penis or
> gloved hand) when the animal is mature -- and that kushing is not a
> sign of maturity.
>
> Warmest Regards,
> Lisa

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