Ovulation picture

Every year I notice a lot of people posting threads asking "is this an ovulation?". Many first time breeders mistake "building" for an ovulation.

I had my first ovulation of the year over the weekend and this is a great example...

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...ovulation2.jpg

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Originally Posted by Dave Green

Every year I notice a lot of people posting threads asking "is this an ovulation?". Many first time breeders mistake "building" for an ovulation.

I had my first ovulation of the year over the weekend and this is a great example...

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...ovulation2.jpg

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So basically it should look like she just ate a very big rat?

WOW..you cant miss that...

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Originally Posted by evan385

So basically it should look like she just ate a very big rat?

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It is also very typical to have a tucked tail. IMO its quite different from a large meal.

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Originally Posted by jball1125

It is also very typical to have a tucked tail. IMO its quite different from a large meal.

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I know I was just comparing the closing thing I could think of :)

Dave are you sure she didn't swallow one of your shoes :)

Congrats!

This is something I needed to help me understand. I've seen lots of pictures, but I don't remember one so clearly showing not only the lump but the tucked tail.

Gale

I'm not a pro but my girl is definitely glowing and looks to be larger and when I attempt to palpate I feel bumps and she hasn't eaten in a while so I'd say it's looking good right now Sorry about the poor quality photos taken with my iPad lol

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...7/c9cfc3fe.jpg

Dave,

How long does this stage last? I hear a lot of people "missed" the ovulation.

Also, what is happening internally at this point? Is this the moment that the follicles and sperm meet for fertilization?

I have never gotten the "inside scoop", and I think that would make it easier for me to understand how the process works instead of just assuming the stork drops them off.

Excellent example. Thanks so much for sharing!