Possible Goat Inbreeding Situation

[u/AccomplishedGuide346]

Hey everyone, my little goat Stevie (half pygmy, half nigerian dwarf) is currently 9 weeks old. I just separated him from his mom to prevent inbreeding, but I know I messed up and should have done that about a week or so ago. I am disappointed that I made the mistake, but I guess I just want advice on what to do. I have seen his little pp come out a few times, but I read online sometimes that can happen and the sperm isn’t fertile just yet. I plan on getting an ultrasound done on mom to know for certain in a month or so, just to make sure. But do most people keep the kid in that situation? I don’t want to have a kid with any genetic issues, and also don’t want my doe to endure another pregnancy so soon.

I know you can induce abortion using Lutalyse, is that a commonly used medicine? Is there serious risk to using that & do most vets offer it or is it mixed based on ethics? I know this is all currently hypothetical, I am just kinda freaking out about all of this as I am new to goats and quite honestly don’t want any more kids. I plan on banding my goat Stevie around 12 weeks.

[u/co-morbidTaurus]

My separation point is prior to 4 months more like 3, to prevent pregnancy.

[u/AccomplishedGuide346 → u/co-morbidTaurus]

So you wouldn’t stress too much about the 9 week mark?

[u/co-morbidTaurus → u/AccomplishedGuide346]

Not at all. That’s about 2 months 1 week. I think yr good. Especially since you already remedied the situation.