this season i bred a female pastel at one year old and 1100g. i tried because she was a wicked eater and she put on some serious weight on a weekly feeding schedule. i got 6 eggs from her this morning and she is my first bp ever to lay for me. her clutch weighed 425g and her weight is 925g without eggs in her. i wouldnt have tried her if i thought she couldnt do it and from what i have been told they wont produce eggs if their not ready.

i thought she was ready because she is a very agressive feeder and puts on weight really quickly and seems like a very hearty girl.

plus Jas told me to do it!

P.S. ill post pics of her and the clutch soon!