Check out MayDay's answer below under Breeding Question. He does a great job of addressing this question. Later Richard

Ps: My own experience is 6-8 weeks after breeding eggs are laid. Once the initial breeding takes place my females lay evry 40-60 days, so sperm retained by the female explains the quick turn around on egg laying. Good luck with your Redfoots---Richard

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Richard -amazoa-

"Changes in behavior occur when the pain of staying the same outweighs the pain of change."