FAQ’S ABOUT MALES IN OUR GUARDIAN PROGRAM

WHEN DO MALES START BREEDING?

Males can start breeding anywhere from 7-8 months+. We will access each male individually with our vet. This typically consists of us taking them in for a semen collection.

HOW OFTEN ARE MALES BRED?

This is a tricky question and can vary greatly depending on our planned pairings and the fact that we do offer stud service to outside breeders. Males may be needed one time a year or they may be needed several times. This is another reason that we prefer our males live in close proximity to us. So that they are away from their family for as short of time as possible.

HOW LONG WILL HE STAY WITH YOU?

In most cases, our males will only need to come to us for a few hours to “honeymoon” and do not need to stay for long periods of time. This is due to the fact that we progesterone test our girls so that we know when they are ready.

Males are required to stay within 45 minutes of the Wamego, KS area. Though further distances may be considered, preference will always be with them staying closer to us.

If semen is being shipped to another breeder and the guardian has a reproductive vet in close proximity, then the guardian can opt for taking him in rather than bringing him to us and having to pick him up after.

HOW LONG DO MALES STAY IN THE GUARDIAN PROGRAM?

Males stay in our program up until 6 years after they go to their guardian home. However, we may retire some males early based on our discretion or our reproductive vet’s.