Is it necessary to cool down breeders?

Is it? I heard that It benefits the males. Is it true that it "encourages" them to breed? Anything would help out! Thanks!

Most say no. I do not know from personal experience though. I live in South Florida and a very rarely ever heat or air condition the house. The cycle happens naturally in my environment whether it is needed or not.

Thanks for the info!

Is it necessary? No. Did I have good luck doing it my first season and keep doing it again after that to keep up the good karma? Absolutely.

Never cooled, not needed. :gj:

I did last year, and didn't this year. and got an ovulation one day later then I did last year... If that tells you anything.

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Do what works for you

Cooling is not a mandatory action to be successful with your breeders however there are risks. Some of the literature says cooling does help with follicle growth and maturation. Some breeders believe cooling is a necessary part to effectively condition breeders adequately. I am on the fence with it but it does make sense. I am afraid of the risks that's why I haven't implemented it in my collection yet.

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Originally Posted by Albert Clark

Cooling is not a mandatory action to be successful with your breeders however there are risks. Some of the literature says cooling does help with follicle growth and maturation. Some breeders believe cooling is a necessary part to effectively condition breeders adequately. I am on the fence with it but it does make sense. I am afraid of the risks that's why I haven't implemented it in my collection yet.

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What are the risks you mentioned? I have yet to hear there are risks

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Originally Posted by usaf21stsf

What are the risks you mentioned? I have yet to hear there are risks

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RIs can happen. It is the most common.
Not worth the chance or the stress.