2007-03-18 15:21:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
we are cattle breeders and we won't breed brothers and sisters. it could cause defects in the offspring. but left alone, yes they can mate.
2007-03-18 15:30:21 · answer #1 · answered by one hot mamma 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The taboo that keeps human brothers and sisters from mating is cultural, not biological.
Mammals do not have this cultural taboo, and therefore will mate with siblings when they come into heat or rut. In some pack and herd species where there is a dominant male or female (wolves, etc.) a "brother" may be prevented from mating with a "sister" because the alpha male controls the mating. But should the alpha male die or be displaced and the brother took dad's place, he would then mate with his sister.
2007-03-18 22:36:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's called inbreeding. They don't realize the brother/sister barrier like humans do. However, it's advised to keep sibling animals apart unless they're fixed, so there are no genetic mutations of any sort.
2007-03-19 00:43:59 · answer #3 · answered by hockey_gal9 *Biggest Stars fan!* 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes they do.
puppy mills do this all the time..that is why you should never knowingly buy a puppy from a puppy mill.
its not good for the breed as it weakens them and causes a lot of defective off spring
2007-03-18 22:24:48 · answer #4 · answered by Louella R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All the time!
2007-03-18 22:29:16 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Badwrench 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, because they have no concept of brothers and sisters only male and female and have no shame
these are human things
2007-03-18 22:24:08 · answer #6 · answered by drezdogge 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what animal it is, and BOA u are asking lots of questions.
2007-03-18 22:45:07 · answer #7 · answered by Dragon's Heart 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats Do! They mate with their mamma too!
2007-03-18 22:26:20 · answer #8 · answered by All Natural Honey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure. I had a hamster that was pregnant when we bought her. When she had babies, they grew up and mated with their mom (gross) and had more babies (oh goodie!), so - no, animals aren't picky who they have sex with.
2007-03-18 22:25:50 · answer #9 · answered by mmct21 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Know what's great? At one time, humans did, too.
There's something to keep you up at night.
2007-03-18 22:30:34 · answer #10 · answered by CrazyChick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋