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Male rosys (when sexually mature?)

RichEv Dec 21, 2005 04:26 AM

I've heard about 3 years minimum, that sound about right?

Thanks

Replies (6)

Sighthunter Dec 21, 2005 11:20 AM

Power fed males can be ready at two but three is the norm.

rmpecora Dec 23, 2005 01:50 PM

I had a 1-1/2 year old pair of cottonwoods produce for me, so if they can they will. They weren't power fed, but fed regular once to twice a week. I kept them together, and they produced. I wasn't expecting, or trying to breed them at all. Rare occurance I guess.

Richev Dec 26, 2005 08:26 PM

Thanks for the info:

One final question:

Is the brumation phase as important... or necessary at all for the effectiveness of male breeders?

Richard

rmpecora Dec 28, 2005 04:53 PM

My brumation temps are on the high side I guess, low sixty's.

rmpecora Dec 29, 2005 12:54 AM

To answer your question I believe it is.

RichEv Dec 30, 2005 03:58 PM

I believe it as well... Thanks

Never seen any literature about it

Richard

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