Quick question about my ASF breeders...

[M&J in NC]

I've read that males will breed females again shortly after they give birth. One of my ASF females had babies today, but I don't want her bred for at least a week. If I remove him for a week will they except him back into the colony next week?

[llovelace]

Yes it can happen, I just weaned off 3 sets of 3 wk olds, and out of the 3 mommies only 1 looks to deliver any time soon the others don't even look pregnant, no do not remove him they may rip him a new one when you introduced him again. It's not like regular rats.

[littleindiangirl]

No, you cannot take him out and try to reintroduce him later. Yes, she is likely pregnant again.

[Mike Cavanaugh]

why don't you want her to produce again right away? don't worry about her health... she will be fine. It is what their bodies are made for!

[M&J in NC]

I was just wanting to give her a short break in between litters. I know a week isn't much, but a week in the life of an ASF would be like a summer vacation.

[Mike Cavanaugh]

I was just wanting to give her a short break in between litters. I know a week isn't much, but a week in the life of an ASF would be like a summer vacation.

Yeah, they don't get breaks. It is not natural for them and does much more harm then good.

[littleindiangirl]

I was just wanting to give her a short break in between litters. I know a week isn't much, but a week in the life of an ASF would be like a summer vacation.

ASF's go into heat right after they give birth, after that, they do not go back into heat until after the litter is weaned.

[M&J in NC]

Thanks for the info, folks. I'm going to leave him in.