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I have an inbreeding issue with my Chucks and DI's. My very first group of hatchling DI's are now almost two years old, and despite my efforts to weed out the males, at least one is still present and has likely bred with a female of the same clutch. I'm wondering if anyone knows if there is a potential for problems with the offspring. I also have one male Chuck who is approximately the same age and would have the same potential for inbreeding, but not likely until next year.

Thanks,
Aaron

especially if the parents were wild caught. Tom

After how many generations is it UNSAFE?

Thanks for the response. Yes the parents were both wild caught here in the Las Vegas area from separate locations; no likelyhood that they were closely related.

Aaron

it would be a problem. I have been told it all depends on what is handed down to the next generation. With wild caught animals the genetic variability is so broad that it is not a problem. Of course the more generations you breed down to the more you are likely to have a problem. Tom

Appreciate it ! Hey Chaco now lives with 2 yellow ladies ! Never seen him lookin better hehheheheheh Eve