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Old 04-26-2012, 11:53 PM   #1
KKtheRipper
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Is it normal for a female bp that ovulated but still breeds?
 
Old 04-27-2012, 08:42 AM   #2
ClarkT
I've not heard of them still locking after ovulation. If they're still breeding, she likely hasn't ovulated.

Also, if one ovulates, there's no need to pair them anymore. There's no way any more follicles can then become fertilized eggs.

There is the possiblility that the male is just trying to breed her, because she's there, and he's excited to breed anything placed with him...
 
Old 04-27-2012, 08:55 AM   #3
Balls Deep Reptiles
I agree with Clark but a male may still mate her? But if she did ovulate your just wasting sperm
 
Old 04-27-2012, 09:20 AM   #4
ClarkT
I agree, it's a waste to pair a male with one that has ovulated.

What I mean is that a male may try to lock with her, even though she ovulated. It is definitely futile.

I'm guessing the question stems from thinking that there was an ovy, but the male still locks with the female. If someone's not sure if they saw ovy or not, they may continue to pair. And, if that's the case, they might wonder if ovy has happened yet, or not. A male locking with a female is not a guaranteed sign that she has not had her ovy. Most females will probably not let the male lock with her after her ovy. That doesn't mean all won't. Some will lock, and therefore it's not a definite sign of having ovy'd or not.
 

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