Thinking about breeding burms...

[JonnyMcSavage]

I am totally in love with these creatures, and eventually I want to breed them. I was thinking about getting two breeding pairs, but I am not sure if i want to get homozygous animals or het animals, or one of each. Once I figure a cost effective way to get the animals, I can plan the rest of it. Any help is always and greatly appreciated. Thanks all!

[bebo]

Hets are the more economical way to start off. But basically go the route that best fits your situation, and/or what you personally want to get out of the breedings. With each combination of het and homozygous pairings resulting in different percentages, its a decision that can vary from person to person,etc. Also, take into consideration the market for the resulting offspring.

[lorenmps]

Jim makes a good point about considering what you're going to get from the adults. Some times it's easier to sell all the babies if you have a variety of hets and morphs because of the range in market price. If it's your 1st time breeding I would start with a pair of hets or at least on being a het. If the season is succesful for you and you get comfortable with the whole process, you can use some of your profits from the babies to expand youe collection.

[JonnyMcSavage]

Much appreciated.