Started pairing on 9/30. Have observed 4 locks and they've all lasted at least 12 hours. My female is blue. Definitely building. I've tried palpating but I don't really know what I'm looking for.

Think this is the pre-Ovy shed or the pre-pre-Ovy shed? I'm thinking it's a bit early for pre-Ovy, and I don't want to get my hope up. What do y'all think? This is my 1st year breeding.