I have a couple questions in regards to breeding bloods, and was wondering if anyone experienced or knowledgeable on the subject could give me some pointers.

How old/what size should a typical blood be, to be considered healthy and ready to breed at. Is this different for males vs females?

What time of the year/range of months do bloods normally breed?

Do you introduce the female into the males cage or vice-versa, and how long should these bouts of time spent together last (hours-day-days-weeks?

Typically how many years of breeding would be considered healthy before you might want to consider "retiring" that animal? Male vs female.

Can a male breed multiple females in a given season, and is there a limit that is beneficial to the animal?

I currently am only a hobbyist at this point, but once I am out of school I plan on making some major purchases and getting into breeding these awesome animals. Any input on the various questions would be appreciated!

Thanks a lot