I think you touched on a major point there
When I got my first few balls I thought that's I'd get as much food into them as quick as possible to get them up to breeding weight. But the more I research the matter the more I'm swinging towards the slow and steady approach as opposed to the quick and loads approach.
I stopped months ago pushing to get my females to breeding weight by their second winter.
I will now take more time and get them up to weight by their third winter. My thinking is that they will be more mature, strong and physically ready for the breeding process.
Secondly I want to enjoy my balls for as many years as possible, this is fairer on the animal and will help ensure I get longer living animals that will give me more healthy clutches.
So what if I have only one female ready to breed next year, the following year I'll be much more comfortable in the knowledge that my other 3 females have had time to grow at a more natural pace to breeding age/size.
What is the rush? These are living pieces of art that we have invested time and money in....
Originally Posted by Bundu Boy
I think you touched on a major point there
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