My last breeding wasn't very productive. Out of five does bred, I had only five living kits. I am rather disappointed and frustrated. I was really hoping to make this a viable business, but I may have to start over with my breeding stock. Perhaps I will save a daughter from one or two does which I know are excellent mothers and breed them. It could just be the time period between breedings, as we gave them several months of a break. Too long and fat can start to strangle the reproductive system with frightening efficiency. Perhaps I will put the current does into a pastured colony (aka "out to pasture", lol) and start with younger stock. I think I will discuss this with my partner.