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    What am I doing wrong?

    I have 4 females who I have paired up with 4 different males 5 times now. But over the past 2 months I can't really tell a dofference in them. So I personally think they are not impregnated... So what am I doing wrong? It's really frustrating. I know for sure they are all females and I have seen them lock every time. Help please?
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    You haven't done your research on the timeline of breeding have you?
    This is a long term process that takes time for them to grow follicles after being introduced, patience and you will be rewarded.
    Most of my females will ovulate 4-5 months after starting to pair, if you're males are locking with your females then it will happen

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    Re: What am I doing wrong?

    Quote Originally Posted by snakesRkewl View Post
    if you're males are locking with your females then it will happen
    Not always...
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    Re: What am I doing wrong?

    Be patient, keep feeding, keep pairing. It takes a while. I had one female last year that took 7 months before she ovulated. 2 months is nothing, if your expecting her to be gravid after that long your in for a big surprise and in the wrong hobby. Goodluck however.

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    Patience is the key. As was said if your seeing locks that's pretty much all you can do. Keep waiting and feeding. Good luck.

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