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Smallest male corn to breed?

My smallest male was a 18 month 125 g. male.
I didn't get the best fertility, but there weren't any problems besides that.
If you were to breed a small male to a much larger female, it would be best to not leave them together, just in case. You are better of putting them together and keeping an eye on them. Then, separate them after they get the job done.
 
The double clutching: I have heard of that happening and knew it was possible, but I thought it was extreamely uncommon, so I was not that worried, but I will take that into account.

As for the breeding to the larger female. I would put them together and leave them for a half hour or so (probably multiple times), but make sure I am in the same room to check that no one is getting eaten etc.
 
Unfortunately, the female that lost 100 grams double clutched although she was not bred again. Had no problems as she had started eating again, but I really didn't want any more stress on her. I did not breed her this year as it took her a long time to recover. 21 fertile eggs in her first clutch and 7 questionable eggs on the second that didn't make it thru the incubation period due to a temp spike.
 
tbtusk said:
The double clutching: I have heard of that happening and knew it was possible, but I thought it was extreamely uncommon, so I was not that worried, but I will take that into account.

As for the breeding to the larger female. I would put them together and leave them for a half hour or so (probably multiple times), but make sure I am in the same room to check that no one is getting eaten etc.
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That's what i do. You can also make sure that they have indeed mated, thereby you know what and when to expect. :)
 
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