Regular doe harvest helps maintain a naturally balanced buck:doe ratio, and when this ratio is balanced, the rut is more intense. Bucks have to move and compete more to find estrus does, so you get to witness more rut behaviors like chasing, fighting and vocalizations. Grunt calls and rattling work better. But if you skip doe harvest, bucks don’t have to move far or compete to find the next estrus doe, so they are less visible to you! The old idea that stockpiling does will attract more bucks is

Goat Breeding Ratio 1:25! I have often been asked: How many does (female goats) can a Buck (male goat) serve? The answer will amaze you: 1 Buck can sexually serve up to 25 does. While this is the accepted Buck:Doe Breeding Ratio, I actually do not apply this in my farm. I give my Buck no more than 12 to 14 does to mate with. Giving the Buck too many does will affect his health and even his fertility. #PracticalFarmLessons! | MannyPiñol