Will a female who has ovulated still lock ?

So, I had one confirmed ovulation which I photographed. Then my other two breeding girls, I suspected ovy, but never saw it.

Since I never saw the ovy for those two girls, I went ahead an paired them both. They both locked successfully. Now, about a week later, both are going into blue at the same time.

Is it possible this is their pre-lay shed ? I tried to find information on this, but I could not get a clear answer. Has anyone here ever had a lock after ovulation? Maybe because you missed the ovy ?

If this is their pre-lay shed, then three of my girls should go within about a week of one another!

Gale

I dont think Ive ever heard of a female locking after an ovy, so Id guess they didnt ovulate. Why do you think they ovulated if you didnt see it?

Yes they can lock after ovy alot will not lock after ovy but some will my het pied female locked up 5 days befor she laid I never saw a ovy or any signs of being Gravid she was flat as a pancake. I just pulled her tub one day and there was 5 beautiful eggs :) hope this helps best advise I can give is always be ready!!!

With these two, I saw what I suspected was the tail end of their ovy. There was some swelling and hardness near the back 1/3 of their bodies. Not nearly as big as the female I caught in mid ovy, but it was there.

I know since an ovulation is only visible for 24 hours or so, it was entirely possible that I saw just the end of it.

Well, the incubator is fired up, and I'll be keeping a countdown on all three of them.

Gale