Breeding between siblings? Is this alright?

muzikfreakah · Nov 8, 2008

I just recently sexed them.
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=92822&p=723471#p723471

I know it is going to be awhile before I can mate them, but I just want to ask if it is safe to breed between siblings?

These came from the same clutch.

peera · Nov 8, 2008

It can be done, but runs the same risks as inbreeding anything- bringing out genetic abnormalties (possibilities ranging from interesting to fatal) that would otherwise be diluted by breeding outside the immediate gene pool. Unless they both have a characteristic that for some reason you feel the need to "breed up", why not search around for non-related beardies to breed them to once they get to be old enough?

muzikfreakah · Nov 8, 2008

If that is the case then I will have to look for someone to trade with. You see, I bought these two to breed them, but they come from the same clutch and as of now there is only one source that I know of in the Philippines that legally breeds and sells beardies.

Problem is I have grown so attached to the two :-(

Beanie42 · Nov 9, 2008

maybe you could arrange a swingers party with someone else that wants to bring fresh genes tothere breeding colony or maybe another person with the same situation. be careful tho and always do your research.

other than that :mrgreen: good luck

therese30 · Nov 9, 2008

Are you sure those two are old enough to have those dirty pictures taken of them. You should be jailed! :lol:

muzikfreakah · Nov 9, 2008

There arent much BD owners here from where I am yet but I know their are a few. So when MY female will turn 1 year, I guess I will be looking for a stud :-D

fresnowitte · Nov 9, 2008

It's best for your female if you don't breed her until she is 18 month of age. Otherwise she could have health issue down the line and possibly a shortened life.
Your male on the other hand will probably be ready around 1 year of age.

muzikfreakah · Nov 10, 2008

Ok then, I will wait 18 months :-D Just to be sure, that would mean I will need to keep her in a different tank then huh?

peera · Nov 10, 2008

YES. She needs to have her own tank ASAP, not just because of breeding but because beardies do not LIKE to be kept together in the long run, they are solitary creatures, and it can be dangerous. Go to this thread: http://www.beardeddragon.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=723787 for a prime example of why beardies should NOT be kept together.

LJean · Nov 10, 2008

I really don't think breeding siblings is a good idea.

Beanie42 · Nov 10, 2008

I kept my two together and they were fine till jamie hit puberty and started annoying the hell outta steph by display and head bobbing and running round like a mad man lol. Then he was so horny (yes even the vet said that was the problem) he completely lost his appretite so i separated them and hes on his way to recovery still runs out and head bobs at her any chance he gets. Damn horny teenage boys always being annoying lol.

Anyway to the point i also agree you should get them separated as soon as possible just to be safe.

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