ball females aren't like teens hanging out behind 7-11 at 2am, they won't breed just cause they can... : )



males might, but that is different...



the female must be at a specific point in the breeding cycle before she is receptive to a male. follicle size needs to be in the 10-15mm range. that is the window of reception.



that is easiest to see with an ultrasound, but at that size they can also be palpated. these types of situations are why it is good to develop a relationship with a good vet. if you could bring the animal for a quick ultrasound you could establish a base of where she is right now. if she is at 4-6mm, or smaller, she isn't going to lock up period.



we have perhaps 200 ball females all on the same building cycle, and yet will see females reach the breeding window at wildly different times. some are breeding now, some will breed next month, some not until April. if you have an April flower, you are just spinning your wheels trying to get her to do ANYTHING right now.



best of luck.
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