I think I commented on the op's reply about investments cape fear you say you made back 100% of your original out lay IF you were only trying to MAKE MONEY that sucks. Did you account a wage for your self? I figure that reasonable is 3100 a year (3 hours a week @ 20$) I am not saying don't breed but if you are investing money and expect a return there are far better ways and much less risk. I am not talking about starting a business but as the op stated investments and return on capitol. If that is your only concern leaving money in the bank would have been a better investment. I think the OP's flaw in logic is thinking of investment. It is not an investment and likely should not be, but a passion and labour of love absolutely. How many breeders out there whom are full time and have no other income?


The example I used of the spider that breeder has over 160 animals but accounts costs per animal the spider in question is still after 10 years or so in the red, and is a long way from breaking even. This breeder started being in the black after 4 years but has never drawn much of a wage it remains a labour of love not gain.