I'm confused.

[jaredm3624]

I have a RAPTOR female that I bred with a male MS. Well, she laid eggs a little over a month ago. I now put a male MS het RAPTOR in with her about a week and a half ago, and guess what.....two more eggs last night. She couldn't have waited a amonh for another clutch with the original male MS could she? And it would have taken herlonger than a week and a half to lay eggs from the MS het RAPTOR right? I'm confused. Any help? Thanks in advance.

 

[jaredm3624]

Obviously I'm confused as to where to post this thread. Sorry. Mods can move to where it needs to be.

 

[LeapinLizards]

Yes, females can easily hang onto a sperm pack from a previous male. From what I understand, it does take longer than a week and a half after mating, I think the least is 2 weeks...someone correct me if I'm wrong!

 

[Mel&Keith]

Females can retain sperm for the entire season. If she laid just over a month ago, then these eggs are on time. You may not know who the father is unless you get Raptor hatchlings.

 

[jaredm3624]

that's what I'm hoping for, but I know that it s probably going to end up just beng MS het RAPTOR babes from the RAPTOR x MS pairing. I've moved the MS het RAPTOR out of the RAPTOR's bin for good measure. Thanks for the advice.