Re: Breeding size

Posted by Tim Brophy on December 12, 2000 at 16:27:01:

In Reply to: Breeding size posted by Denis Patenaude on December 12, 2000 at 09:16:08:

: Hi,

: I have a trio of Eastern Indigos and one of the females is 4.5 years old.
: I tend to underfeed my animals a little since exercise is limited and I just
: think it's more a more natural growth rate...Anyway that's my opinion.

: My question is this:

: Although my female is old enough to breed, what is the minimum size and girth
: that is recommended for breeding. They have rather large eggs and I don't want
: to risk an egg bound female.

: This would be my first time attempting to breed Indigos and the last thing I want to do is
: rush the situation.

: Your commments are appreciated.

: Denis Patenaude
: Ottawa, Canada
: denis.patenaude@ottawa.com

I totally agree with Fred Albury. I had a female go through egg-binding last spring. It is not pleasant; I was lucky (she was lucky!). His advice is sound.

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