he does mention the "pre ovulation shed" during his "glow before they go" area posted below

They "Glow Before They Go!"

My females go through a drastic color change when they are nearing ovulation. They can change color up to 6 weeks before. I call it 'Glow before they go'. This usually takes place after their pre-ovulation shed. If they GLOW...they usually go!


every time when i started talking about breeding a few years ago i was shot down on the "pre ovulation shed" and told that there is only a pre lay shed. my girl shed and is glowing like there is no tomorrow and that is why i follow this link now. if some one could chime in that has hatched out many clutchs and knows what us ( first time breeders) do not please inform me it would greatly help as morphie said