[Gpdd] MISC - Health -Estrous cycle

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In a message dated 11/17/2007 12:36:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
gpdd-request at gpdd.org writes:

Not to  sound like a know-it-all, but sows DO have a heat  cycle

I stand corrected - according to Hillyer & Quesenberry, Ferrets,  Rabbits and 
Rodents 1997 (I never bought the later edition) they are  nonseasonally 
polyestrous with cycles lasting a range of 13-21 days and most  15-17 days.  
 
Here's a scary thought from the book - males being mounting at 1 month of  
age.  Little s*x machines!
 
 

 
Regards,

Dana Felice
Chapter Manager
Tampa Bay House  Rabbit Society

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