Good input. People getting in to breeding really should listen to all the advice there is about preparing for babies. So far, I've had 8 clutches to deal with personally, and in breeder loan/trade I've had 5 clutches I've dealt with some babies from. I've had to assist feed 3 babies. I don't have mice available, just rats. Maybe mice would have helped...but we've been fortunate to have gotten them eating rats.

Babies are cute and fun. They can also take a lot of time and be a lot of work. It's definitely something a new breeder needs to gear up for.

I have a friend that has about 30 breeding females and 5 males. This is his first year. I keep telling him to get ready for babies. Hopefully he handles it all well.

Good luck this time around!