I have a 2 month old female baby goat (3 days short of 2 months). Her mother only had one, she suckles at free will, so she is very well developed and healthy looking. This morning when I took them out of the barn I didn't notice anything unusual. I put them on the leash, and then on the pasture where they ate all morning. When I got them back to the barn, the billy (1 year old) mounted the baby goat right in front of me and there was witnessed penetration. I was totally surprised and imidiately separated them, but letting him sniff her just to better assess the situation. He was totally crazy after her, and she was totally receptive and search for him ignoring her mom - behavior that I had never seen before. She has a swollen, and moist vulva, exhibiting all the signs of being in heat. I didn't let him have access to her again, but the question now becomes: Is it biologically possible for for her to get pregnant? Is it biologically possible for her to be in heat at 2 months old? I'm thinking that because she is so well developed for her age and having a buck around could have triggered it. If she was penetrated only once, do you think is enough to get her pregnant, or being so young she would need more time with the buck? It happened today, does anybody know of any medication I could use to prevent the pregancy? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you all.
