2 Months, 7 pairings, and Notta!

[Jyson]

I have been following Adam's breeding calendar to the "T" and I havent been getting any locks from my two. There are times when they are nestled up with each other and AL ( the male tries to lock up with her) but fails to complete his misson.
And there are times when they stay as far away as possible from each other. Juno my female has been off feed but hasnt lost weight, and Al my male has been eating steadily, and I am still keeping him on a lean diet.
Other than that I took them both to the vet, and they re-sexed her, and she is indeed a female, and Al is indeed a male.
Anyways, I haven't the slightest clue as to why they are doing nothing. My only hope is that they are locking up in the middle of the night, or sometime when I am not catching them.

[Drew87]

I have been following Adam's breeding calendar to the "T" and I havent been getting any locks from my two. There are times when they are nestled up with each other and AL ( the male tries to lock up with her) but fails to complete his misson.
And there are times when they stay as far away as possible from each other. Juno my female has been off feed but hasnt lost weight, and Al my male has been eating steadily, and I am still keeping him on a lean diet.
Other than that I took them both to the vet, and they re-sexed her, and she is indeed a female, and Al is indeed a male.
Anyways, I haven't the slightest clue as to why they are doing nothing. My only hope is that they are locking up in the middle of the night, or sometime when I am not catching them.

I am right there with you. 2 months no locks,,, . I also follow his calendar and i got nothing haha, but just dont give up man still early in the season.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Ok keep in mind that if you don’t see a lock it does not mean he does not happen so keep pairing until

A# Your female becomes gravid
B# You give up

While this year I have seen 4 to 5 lock already from some females, last year was a different story, I started pairing in November and did not see any lock before mid January so there is hope.

Also keep in mind that because YOU want them to breed does not mean they will, last year I had 2 animals way up to weight bot male and female and neither went (this year however it is a whole other story)

Again for now keep pairing and enjoy your animals and IF it does not happen this season it will next season, I know it is disappointing to hear but it can happen.

They will get it and I am sure YOU will produce so nice babies sooner or later.

Also try a few things like

1# Pay attention to the atmospheric pressure when pairing them
2# Using the sperm plug of another male smearing it on your female’s back
3# Use the shed of another animal get it humid and place it in the enclosure with them

etc

For now DO NOT GIVE UP

[filly77]

Ok keep in mind that if you don’t see a lock it does not mean he does not happen so keep pairing until

A# Your female becomes gravid
B# You give up

While this year I have seen 4 to 5 lock already from some females, last year was a different story, I started pairing in November and did not see any lock before mid January so there is hope.

Also keep in mind that because YOU want them to breed does not mean they will, last year I had 2 animals way up to weight bot male and female and neither went (this year however it is a whole other story)

Again for now keep pairing and enjoy your animals and IF it does not happen this season it will next season, I know it is disappointing to hear but it can happen.

They will get it and I am sure YOU will produce so nice babies sooner or later.

Also try a few things like

1# Pay attention to the atmospheric pressure when pairing them
2# Using the sperm plug of another male smearing it on your female’s back
3# Use the shed of another animal get it humid and place it in the enclosure with them

etc

For now DO NOT GIVE UP

Ditto! great advice!

[Jyson]

Thanks for reminding me that patience is key. Kinda got off track alil.

Thanks again yall.

[FloridaHogs]

Also remember weather plays a big part. I think animals up north go sooner than those in the south.

[nixer]

i just now got 2 locks in 2 days. keep hanging in there

[Freakie_frog]

I had animal locking all through the first two weeks of Nov. Then they just stopped. LOL Thier back in the grove now so its all good.

Just hang in there.

[jkobylka]

I have been following Adam's breeding calendar to the "T" and I havent been getting any locks from my two. There are times when they are nestled up with each other and AL ( the male tries to lock up with her) but fails to complete his misson.
And there are times when they stay as far away as possible from each other. Juno my female has been off feed but hasnt lost weight, and Al my male has been eating steadily, and I am still keeping him on a lean diet.
Other than that I took them both to the vet, and they re-sexed her, and she is indeed a female, and Al is indeed a male.
Anyways, I haven't the slightest clue as to why they are doing nothing. My only hope is that they are locking up in the middle of the night, or sometime when I am not catching them.

The other thing to remember is males often know what is going on with the female (follicly speaking ). It is possible your male is just very discerning and is choosing to save his energy for when your female is in a better stage of development...

Usually I see males most active when the follicles are 1-1.5 cm.... then their interest dies off for a month or so... becoming more interested in breeding again when follicles get 3 cm+.

Don't despair!

Justin