I have to disagree. 1 male will suffice, no combatting required.
I know plenty of keepers who use a single male & produce every season.
There is plenty of recorded information around also to verify breedings with single males. Many years ago it was believed to be impossible without the aid of excess males, but I would like to believe that we have come along way since then.
Have you bred BHP yourself Ad?
or are you quoting & passing on "OLD HABIT" advice that you have heard or read ?
Hi JandC - You question my breeding experiences and yet it appears you have no solo breeding experience from your post - maybe it is you that is quoting and passing on information you have heard or read? Rather than your actual expereince?
Hi Browns You have heard from 'many' but believe that the 'few' are right?I've heard and been told it's necessary to have multiple males for breeding by many experienced bhp breeders but also know a few who only use one male
I hardly consider myself an expert but I have 3 years bhp breeding experience - both solo and combatted incl a friends who hadnt bred his until we did combat them - I am speaking from my experience - and I do know a few bhp breeders of good calibre that have given me advice and I do read.
Each to his own how they breed their bhps and everybody has a right to their 'opinion' -
but,
Why question my experiences to prove your point - when your points are based on hearsay and your opinion rather than experience - rather ironic I think from both of you.