Females to Male?

[Andrew Larson]

How many females can you breed to one male in a breeding season?

[dr del]

Hi,

I think a lot of that answer would depend on his size and condition and how his appetite holds up during breeding.

Are you talking about a young male or an older stud?


dr del

[Andrew Larson]

Younger. never bred before but went off feed last season and was producing plugs.

[Turbo Serpent]

As many females as you can cycle him to. 3 days on 3 days off. Meaning if you do everything right he could hit quite a few females during a season.

[Andrew Larson]

So like 2 to 3 would be alright?

[dr del]

Hi,

Should be - but keep an eye on his health and weight and pull him if he starts losing condition. Check around his vent too and remember to give him the time off.

If my male breds in the first night I got into the habit of removing him from her cage rather than just leaving him for the three days as he had "done his job" already so deserved the break.

But some of the bigger breeders would be able to give you much better advice so hopefully they will chime in.


dr del