Re: [RML] D.G inbreeding

peter.unmack at ASU.Edu
Sun, 02 Feb 1997 17:38:25 -0700 (MST)

On Mon, 3 Feb 1997 richard.mleczko at cit.act.edu.au wrote:

> 1/ When do DGs reach sexual maturity, these are between 4 and 5 months
> old ?

I guess one could get them to maturity in 3 months or so. Probably
depends upon feeding and temperature.

> 2/ Is it undesirable to let siblings breed. ?

Not really I don't think. These are a species that is used to living in
small environments that may be founded by only a few individuals. They
are probably somewhat adapted to inbreeding.

Tootles

Peter J Unmack peter.unmack at asu.edu
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