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breeding age and feeding

geckorex Jan 26, 2004 10:40 PM

im wondering the age for breeding hognose? westerns....... i read as early as 18 months is this so? how often should i feed my hogs? can i safely feed more than once a week? ty
man what do i have to do to post a pic?

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stripedmotley Jan 31, 2004 10:55 AM

It's possible to breed Westerns at 18 months but 2.5 -3 years is more common. It's more the size and weight of the females than age. Assuming they're healthy and fat females can be bred at 15-18 inches, males at 14-16 inches minimum. I dont feed any more than every 5-7 days.
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