I was just wondering if anyone would be willing to share their formula or schedule for breeding a single male to 5 or 6 female bps. (ex. week with one, week with the next, week off, etc)
How does it work for you?
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multiple female rotation question
smokymreptiles
Oct 25, 2004 11:33 AM
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mykee
Oct 25, 2004 01:35 PM
First off, I rotate the males, not the females. I have noticed that the males do better in the females cage. The females cages have a personal odour to them and I believe that helps to stimulate reproduction. As for rotation, I put a male in one females cage for two days, if I do not notice copulation in that time, I move the male to the next cage. If I do notice copulation however, I leave them together until completed. I move my male through all the cages, until they have all had a 'cycle' with the male. Then I give the male 3 days off, feed him, and allow him to rest, starting over again. I've had great success with this method for up to 6 females, and it virtually ensures that each female will have approx. 10 'meetings' with the male to allow for copulation. Good luck.
