Thinking about breeding

[newtobeardeddragons]

I have a female thats about a year old and I'm thinking about breeding her once my male is up to size. Female is about 16 inches and 300 grams. Male is still young, a new hatchling about 4 weeks. Anyway, what im asking is, what are the requirements for bearded dragon breeding age and size, for both male and female. Any thoughts or tips?
Picture of female \/

 

[Novia]

Has your male and female both burmated once already? They need to burmate at least once before breeding (and wait until they get back up to weight in the spring after burmation) It is usually easier to breed in spring when everyone is more energetic. I would maybe wait until the female gains 100 or so more grams. Breeding REALLY takes a toll on the mommas. Before you do anything make sure you have money set aside for an incubator (to hold up to 100 eggs because they can lay A LOT), sand for her to lay the eggs in, a lay box, lots and lots of calcium for momma, lights and bins for all the babies (only 10-15 in each bin, seperated by size) and TONS of tiny food for the babies. It is an expensive hobby.
We only have 27 little beardies ( just hatched on august 3rd) and I feel like they're already eating me out of house and home.
Good luck though! Let me know if you have any questions.