Mature Beardie laying eggs

[Bruiser]

I was frantic when my beardie love started laying eggs! She laid 36. My vet said this is normal for first timers. None were fertilized. sort of like a chicken. She has not been with a male. She is however in a glass cage next to a very handsome male and they head bob all the time at each other. My vet said this is not a concern. but 3 weeks later she is laying eggs again. 24 this time. I really want to breed her eventually with this male (both loves!). We are doing planned parenthood because I want to be sure they are both ready, healthy and I am knowledgeable in all breeding. Right now I am reading and trying to learn but can't find much on planned parenthood. I want to be a responsible breeder and care very much about these possible offsprings. My primary concern is the health of both these dragons. They were both rescue. I love them and am concerned more about them. Is there a knowledgeable certified breeder out there who can give me some information on where to start? Do you need to be a certified breeder and how do I find out about that. I want to do the right thing the right way and need knowledge before breeding. Can anyone help me?

 

[TheWolfmanTom]

Hi there,
Your female can be trowing her clutch simpley because she can see the male. I would put paper on the ends of their tanks so they cant see each other. She may lay up to 3 more times before she is done. DO NOT breed this year. Up your calcium intake for her and let her eat anything she wants, greens crickets roaches, let her put some weight back on. Now as far as next season, do your research as you go along. Ask yourself can you care for 60 to 100 baby's. A female can lay 3 to 5 times from 1 breeding. Can you find homes for that many baby's? Can you afford to feed that many baby's. I have 66 hatched right now and I am going thru 10,000.00 1/4 inch crickets every 2 weeks. These are all things someone needs to consider before they get started.

 

[diamc]

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[Twobeardieguy]

Well you came to the right place!! Tom is a breeder as well as myself!! Plus there are a few other great breeders on here!! Just my 2cents!! Ask away!!!!!!!!!!



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