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jakeus
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 Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 4:37 pm Post subject: Is there any point in breeding mice?? |
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Ok,
at the Basildon show, im hoping to get another 10 maybe 15 snakes (corns, royals and maybe sand boas) i was wondering if there would be any point breeding mice for this many snakes?
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stubeanz
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| Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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yer deffinatly i would say any ammount of snakes breeding mice would be good as it all saves money  i only have 1 group of mice which i keep as pets but i use any pinkies they produce and it saves money even if its just a few pounds.
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jakeus
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| Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | Definitely, I'd recommend it for 15 and over! |
So what sex ratio should i have? And should i just have the in one group? |
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jakeus
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| Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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well ive got a shop locally that always has females and can get hold of males....ideal!!
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Ally
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| Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:34 am Post subject: |
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| Or just ask around at/before one of the reptile shows, a lot of us breed and can take mice for you (although there are usually some available 'nearby'). |
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Gazza85
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| Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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I started breeding mice back in August 2004 and havent looked back on it since. The extra work (cleaning, feeding etc) is worth doing as you can save a fortune, especially when its the time of year for babies. Also the added perk is you have got mice of whatever size you want on tap,and no more worrying if your shop has run out (you just worry when your own stock is low).
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jakeus
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| Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent 
thanks guys... |
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garysumpter
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| Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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How do you guys go about it?
Ive never really considered it much of an option but with my ever growing collection of Royals, I may consider it.
Whats the best way to start? Do you not become attached to the mice?
How do you 'convert them to food'? Bang on the head? Gassed? Fed McDonalds?
Cheers
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| The Eggman wrote: | | I've posted a 'how to' thead about it in this section mate |
Damn good it is too
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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The Eggman does have VERY high quality mice .... And the rats are brilliant too  Thanks John |
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