Hey breeders! Let's play 20 Questions!

[Ashleydmj]

I have put a lot of research into this. Some of my questions may sound ignorant, but I am only asking for your opinion and personal experience.

Questions for the experienced breeders:
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What are the tests that need to be done prior to breeding?
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Where is the most cost effective place to do this?
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How long do the Male and Female need to be in each other's presence?
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Does the female join the Male in their enclosure? Or?
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What do you use for an incubator?
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Is homemade as efficient?
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If so, how would a person go about making one?
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What do you use for your eggs substrate and container wise?
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What is the first thing to do with a hatchling?
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Any special requirements for a hatchling?
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Do you keep all hatchlings together?
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If not, what is the cost effective way to light the hatchlings? What do you keep the hatchlings in?
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Some of the most well-known breeders have hatchlings with nips; is this a health concern when keeping the hatchlings together?
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If a hatchling is nipped, does it need special treatment?
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What is the safest way to ship young Bearded Dragons?
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What is an honest answer as far as the expenses of caring for the eggs and hatchlings?
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I understand there can be up to three clutches, what is the time period in between each laying?
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A guess on the average hatchlings from one breeding between the Male and Female?
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When do you rest Bearded Dragons from breeding?
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How long do you let them rest?
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Literally 20 :study: :study: :study:
Thank you for the knowledgable opinions I look forward to reading.

 

[Ashleydmj]

And if you don't have the knowledge, does anyone have a recommendation with who might or if there is another place to ask these questions for a variety of opinions?
I feel this could assist many people. :study: