Let’s talk about bucks for a minute. The buck is probably the most important animal in your herd. He accounts for 50% of the kids genetics, for any given year. He dictates potential growth, semen viability, multiple births, color and parasitic resistance, all rolled up into one animal. How much should I spend for a buck? Buy the best you can!! Good genetic bucks do not come cheap. If you buy a so-so buck, you will get a so-so price for your kids. If you get a good buck, the price for your kids will make up for the price of the buck.
The buck’s genetics will make up about 50% of the kids genetics, however, if the doe is sub quality, your kids from her will not be the quality you expect from your buck. Remember the doe donates 50% of her kids genetics. Get the best doe you can afford, with the genetics to complement your buck.
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