Ovulation and Feeding habits

[katie_]

So I have a few females that I believe are all ovulating at the same time.
They havent eaten in about a month but are mantaining their weights.
Whats the average time span you guys notice your females go off food?
I know this is normal gecko stuff, I just need some reassurance.

Thanks.

 

[gothra]

Up to 4 months and lose >20% body weight...I do give them babyfood every 2-3 weeks to make sure they are doing ok.

 

[katie_]

Okay, so a month is nothing to be worried about then.
It is odd that they would be ovulating now no?

 

[mudskipper]

Up to 4 months and lose >20% body weight...I do give them babyfood every 2-3 weeks to make sure they are doing ok.

Through force feeding with a syringe? What kind of baby food?

 

[gothra]

Through force feeding with a syringe? What kind of baby food?

No, not force feeding, just put a drop on their lips and wait for them to lick it off. I use chicken + squash baby food. If they aren't off food for too long and losing too much weight, you probably don't need the baby food.

 

[katie_]

I dont know if geckos should eat baby food

 

[Russellm0704]

My Geckos quit eating while ovulating. Once they lay their eggs, they chow down like pigs for a week or 2. But once the eggs start forming again they stop eating. I would not think it is ok for a gecko to go 4 months without food though..

 

[katie_]

mine arent gravid, theyve never been bred

 

[Russellm0704]

Just letting you know how my females are during ovulation