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View Poll Results: Cooling Your Feeders

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  • I cool my breeders and have had successful clutches

    59 39.33%
  • I cool my breeders but have not had successful clutches

    6 4.00%
  • I do not cool my breeders at all and have had successful clutches

    40 26.67%
  • I do not cool my breeders at all and have not had successful clutches

    2 1.33%
  • The only cooling that happens is due to ambient temps being lower outside, i dont actually change heat tape temp

    43 28.67%
  • Other - i have commented to let you know why i chose this option!

    9 6.00%
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    Re: Do you cool your breeders?

    For BPs IMHO light cycle & atmospheric pressure changes have more impact on breeding behavior than temp drops. My '08 year was 100% bred/clutch result, '09 was 80% (with a few new ones in the mix). They have constant temps, perhaps a slight night drop in the room of 2-3 F happens naturally, but the day-length is more significant. Also when fronts pass through the area, it's does seem to stimulate breeding.
    All the Best,
    Deb @ www.NorthernRegius.com

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