Not a Lock - But in the Right Zipcode

Looks like you got a lock. Congrats Robin, has Karl been giving him some tips?

"Houston we have successfully completed docking" :) Looks like they've got it Robin... especially if they stay in that position for any length of time, you can be pretty sure.

I'm so glad to see that Oliver is kicking butt for you! He needs a little halo. First of all he is the best looking het clown I've ever produced hands down, then he's a great eater and a great breeder - he's got it all! rofl.

Grants I bet your sooo excited right now.

Justin

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Originally Posted by rabernet

Ooooh, Oooooh - I think we're getting closer! I'm not convinced this is a true lock, maybe someone with more experience can give their opinion - but if they're not - they should be soon!

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Ive caught a few of mine locked up. Then hours/min or when ever they are done. Ive caught them laying like that. Maybe there just spooning. Since he couldnt just get up and go in the other room and watch tv.

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Originally Posted by muddoc

They looked lined up right to me Robin, but then again, when I'm not sure, I take a closer look. Congrats, it looks like you are definitely on your way to some eggs.

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I agree . . . from here they look like they're doing it. Congrats

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Originally Posted by muddoc

They looked lined up right to me Robin, but then again, when I'm not sure, I take a closer look. Congrats, it looks like you are definitely on your way to some eggs.

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How exactly do you take a closer look? :confused:

So, they were definitely locked later in the evening, and they were still locked when I got up at 5 this morning. What's the longest that anyone has had theirs locked?

I'm going to be following Adam's advice and do three days together, four day break, offering food to them on the first full day of the four off, then repeat.

Now, how often should I be doing this if I observe locks each time? She's the only female he'll be with this year. Winston's up to bat next with his two girls, but that will probably be in November.

Oh yaaaay! Just read the rest of your replies! From the last pictures that I posted, I went and laid in front of the tub again, and watched them. Every now and then his tail would move (as if he was stretching or repositioning). I did see them separate about an hour later (when I disturbed them by peeking in - so you lied Swede! :P )

However, they were back together an hour after that, and as far as I know, were locked up all night and into this morning.

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Originally Posted by jkobylka

"Houston we have successfully completed docking" :) Looks like they've got it Robin... especially if they stay in that position for any length of time, you can be pretty sure.

I'm so glad to see that Oliver is kicking butt for you! He needs a little halo. First of all he is the best looking het clown I've ever produced hands down, then he's a great eater and a great breeder - he's got it all! rofl.

Grants I bet your sooo excited right now.

Justin

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Probably one of the best eaters that I have. And my biggest '06 I believe.

OK everyone - send positive thought waves that all the offspring prove out to be het for clown (at least the girls! LOL). C'mon clown genes - do your thing!

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Originally Posted by West Coast Jungle

Looks like you got a lock. Congrats Robin, has Karl been giving him some tips?

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;) :cool:

Wow Robin, how exciting! Best of luck to ya! :D

I'd like to know about this "closer look" thing too and what exactly that is so I'm better prepared this season.