Breedig question

Could a female breed at around 800-900 grams shes big enough for med rats

1200 is the absolute smallest I would go. And for a first time breeder, I recommend at least 1500 grams and 3rd winter.

Ok i was thinking about about breeding this year so she should be to size

Ok i was thinking about about breeding this year so she should be to size

It's a question of weight and age, this is not a race take your time, do you want to breed and get 2 or 3 eggs? Do you want to breed and risk your female's health?

As a minimum I would suggest at least 2 years of age and 1500 grams but really the bigger the better.

Sure you can breed smaller females 1000/1100 but those to me are special case of female that are 4 years or more have remained small and that I would breed to kick start their appetite.

I wonder what's next breed at 600 grams, seems like breeding weight is getting lower by the year? :rolleyes:

If you REALLY want to breed asap, go out and buy a big proven female. Don't rush your girl.


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Originally Posted by rlondon1231

Ok i was thinking about about breeding this year so she should be to size

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As easy as that is to say, it can be a long time coming between where she's at now and 1500 grams.

I've had females blow conventional wisdom out of the park and grow like crazy. I've also had females hit that 1000 gram wall like a freight train and tease me for months on end as all of the other girls their age were starting to get paired up.

Ultimately, they are the ones who decide when they're ready. :gj:

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Originally Posted by rlondon1231

Could a female breed at around 800-900 grams shes big enough for med rats

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Could she? Maybe.

Should she? Hell no, and it would be foolish to try. Rules of thumb get that way for a reason.

I have started small but that is too small imo. The smallest female ive started pairing was 1,100g. She ended up laying 4 eggs.

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Originally Posted by Slim

Could she? Maybe.

Should she? Hell no, and it would be foolish to try. Rules of thumb get that way for a reason.

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So what would you do with a 4 year old that doesnt and hasnt gotten over 1000g? Yes she a consistant eater but weaned only.

Im on the fence on waiting another year.

Yea i wasnt going to rush it. I was just woundering and i might try and get a bigger girl in a few months so i have 2 femals to pair my pastel with

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Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl

So what would you do with a 4 year old that doesnt and hasnt gotten over 1000g? Yes she a consistant eater but weaned only.

Im on the fence on waiting another year.

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If she's that old, I might be willing to give it a try. But only if she was carrying genes I needed for a project. If she was a Normal, she'd just be a pet.

Of course, your mileage will vary.

Could u breed all year long?

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Originally Posted by rlondon1231

Could u breed all year long?

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Many of us do

I am new to breeding myself having just picked up a 1.8tg lesser girl because, being frank, I was too impatient to wait until my girls here are up to weight.

She will be paired with mymbutter male but not until next season giving him l, e ty of time to get to a good weight too.

Having seen pics of some of the monster clutches produced by people this last cup lemony ear, I would never dream of a female breeding under 1.5kg it just not worth he risk to me personally xx

Thats why i bought i yearling as a birthday gift but im thinming about getting a bigger female soon

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Originally Posted by embrit345

I am new to breeding myself having just picked up a 1.8tg lesser girl because, being frank, I was too impatient to wait until my girls here are up to weight.

She will be paired with mymbutter male but not until next season giving him l, e ty of time to get to a good weight too.

Having seen pics of some of the monster clutches produced by people this last cup lemony ear, I would never dream of a female breeding under 1.5kg it just not worth he risk to me personally xx

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Better to give her plenty of time in quarantine....

She will get full quarantine for minimum of 8 weeks :) x


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