Thursday, August 4, 2011

I have a few stallion questions?

I have a 2 year old stud, coming 3 in march. He is fantastic, I would like to breed him in the future, but do not wish to keep a stallion. I believe it is unfair to him to be locked up all the time and would like to geld him soon before his baby attitude leaves him. I want him to continue to be my friend first and a horse second. not a stallion first and my friend second. He has no studly desires, he beds next to mares and does not tear up fences or such YET . What are my options for collecting semen and storing it? I know i could find a dummy mount to use, but I hear it takes training and quite a stud attitude, which I do not want him to get. is there other options? How long can you store semen and where? Must semen be kept frozen in a bank somewhere or will at home freezing sufice? I don't know much about collecting them. My family has always done live breeding. But if he does not meet his potential I expect I don't want to be left with a stud-gelding when he is older, but if he does I would lose the chance of a very nice stallion. (and i refuse to breed him now giving him an attitude and adding to the unwanted horse population) Plus I will be traveling and finding places that will board stallions temp or long term is difficult. Also he is crypt orchid, which will effect his fertility in live coverage.

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