I have lesser x lesser clutch incubating right now due to pipe on June 17th. I have read the risk of lesser x lesser crossing, and many ppl have no problems. The bug eye issuse can happen. I know ppl who have had bug eyed hatchlings that grow into their eyes so to speak and look perfectly normal and are prestine white. Mojave Bels can look dirty and not bright white. I will let you know the outcome.
Cool!! I will have to bookmark to check in with you, if you don't mind!
05-19-2016, 06:25 PM
Dave Green
Re: Hypo Lesser?
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Originally Posted by jennmbarker
I have lesser x lesser clutch incubating right now due to pipe on June 17th. I have read the risk of lesser x lesser crossing, and many ppl have no problems. The bug eye issuse can happen. I know ppl who have had bug eyed hatchlings that grow into their eyes so to speak and look perfectly normal and are prestine white. Mojave Bels can look dirty and not bright white. I will let you know the outcome.
If you breed a lesser to a mojave you get beautiful BELs, just as nice as super lessers without the risk. The eye issues with super lessers are not rare. In my experience and breeders I've spoken with the eye problems are actually common. I produced a few the first year I tried for super lessers, two were bug eyed and the one that looked perfect developed eye issues after being shipped.
05-19-2016, 09:07 PM
PitOnTheProwl
Re: Hypo Lesser?
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Originally Posted by jennmbarker
I have lesser x lesser clutch incubating right now due to pipe on June 17th. I have read the risk of lesser x lesser crossing, and many ppl have no problems. The bug eye issuse can happen. I know ppl who have had bug eyed hatchlings that grow into their eyes so to speak and look perfectly normal and are prestine white. Mojave Bels can look dirty and not bright white. I will let you know the outcome.
The point is to make someone aware of the possible problem.
Mojave X Mojave gives you a grey headed BEL
I have to agree with Dave and some others avoid lesser x lesser, most breeders I know are upfront and do not recommend it either especially since there is a safe alternative to it (lesser x mojave)
Sure you can take the risk and than if you have bug eye hatchlings I am sure someone will take them of your hands for free but what is the point of producing less than perfect animals.
