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I have 5 females and one male. Would it work if I had the females each in their own cage and rotated the male through all five cages? If I did this how long Should I leave the male in with each female to assure that they have copulated? The reason I want to do this is I really want to be able to tell who mothered the eggs.

It would probably work, but might be a little hard on your male. I would think a week with each gal would suffice, unless your boy is too worn out! I would give him a good rest after awhile. There have been times that I really wanted to know which female of several was the mother, too.
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Terri
11:18:2 R. ciliatus: Bear, Goldfish, Kermit, Brimstone, WildSpatter-Spots-to-Spare, Pouncer, Studley, Randy, Speckles, Harrys, Bling, Brick, Big Red, Smudge, Belle, Brilliant, Tina, Toni, Beauty, Shine, Harley, Lady, LemonDrop, AllVees, Stunner, Squeaker, Stripe, Penny, BonusBebe, Sapphire & Mango.
1.1.0 R. leachianus henkeli, Nuu Ami : Sam and Ellie
3 neutered barn kitties: Zeb, Patches and Tigger
3 rabbits, Buster Brown, Blackie & Penelope
25 hens

it always seems like you know who the mom is terri !! congrats on "mango" let me know when it needs a home lol
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