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There isn't a specific time line for this. When she had her ovulation, you'll have a shed about two weeks later then eggs about a month after that shed

Do I need to re-introduce the male at all over the next few weeks?

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Originally Posted by dreese88

There isn't a specific time line for this. When she had her ovulation, you'll have a shed about two weeks later then eggs about a month after that shed

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Yes, introduce him once about every 4-6 weeks

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Yes, introduce him once about every 4-6 weeks

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Wont' I miss the season if i wait 4 weeks?

You won't miss anything if you wait a few weeks to re-introduce the male. Unfortunately, there is no true time line to give you as far as when she will lay eggs after the first lock.

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Originally Posted by joebad976

You won't miss anything if you wait a few weeks to re-introduce the male. Unfortunately, there is no true time line to give you as far as when she will lay eggs after the first lock.

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I have read where folks leave the pair together for longer than a few days. i suppose that is not the thing to do?

I put my males in for a few days, or until I see a lock. Then I remove for a couple of days, then back in. They get a week break at least once, or whenever they seem to have been working hard, lol.
Some males will eat if given a break...others simply frantically roam the front of their bin, so it doesn't seem they really get much rest.

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Originally Posted by WingedWolfPsion

I put my males in for a few days, or until I see a lock. Then I remove for a couple of days, then back in. They get a week break at least once, or whenever they seem to have been working hard, lol.
Some males will eat if given a break...others simply frantically roam the front of their bin, so it doesn't seem they really get much rest.

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My male must smell her in the enclosure above him. Last year, after taking FT food for 1st 2 years, he stopped eating (figured later it was cause of female), and i now have to give him live mouse to "get him going", then follow that with FT rat.

He has been very active at night near the top of his cage.

Curious, why do some folks say wait 4 weeks, others say few days?