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| mikerichards |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 18:10:43
As if it wasn't bad enough that I can't shift the 50 or so babies I already had, the anery motleys second clutch have hatched, more babies!! |
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| BurnedAtTheStake |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 23:30:44
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Originally posted by mikerichards
There will always be a demand for corns, its just that right now with the market how it is, there just isn't enough of a demand.
Corns are very easy to breed, a lot are done by accident, and because of that, and the time of year, the whole place becomes saturated with them.
Last year was a washout, I was hoping this year might pick up a bit.
This is the whole reason I bred for colours, hets, normal looking babies just don't sell so much now.
For the price of a pretty colour, like a butter, its almost not worth buying a normal.
The internet has changed the buyers market, with forums and breeders so easily accessible, for the price you would pay for a normal in a shop, say 35 quid, you can pick up hypos, ghosts, aneries, snows, etc ........
Sometimes, you can get 2 for what you would pay for one normal!!
As much as I hate to say it, corns are very much veiwed as a beginner snake, an entry level, and as such, few tend to stay in that market, and unless you can afford to import the latest morph, and breed something very different, then a lot of 'entry' level morphs remain unsold.
That is in no way meant as any kind of slur, its just how it is.
Yup - sign of the times, fads and fashions and all that. It's good to know that, from reading on this forum, there are lots of devoted owners, and always will be, (and I for one would say it's hard to beat a smashing 'normal') but, the market is fickle ... my commiserations, Mike, glad I haven't chosen to breed, but do hope the babies get good homes eventually. |
| crazy JJ |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 23:29:41
im sooo sorry to hear about your amel :(
i only had 12 babies this year and have just now sold all of them (well with 3 on hold) i did a lil better than last year but knowone seems to want normals anymore even if they are one of the nicest around :( but i only seem to get people that have never had a snakie before have a normal :( makes me laugh though they read the advert het hypo + anery so they say "o have you got any anerys??"
good luck with all ya babies though :D busy busy :)
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| mikerichards |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 23:16:33
There will always be a demand for corns, its just that right now with the market how it is, there just isn't enough of a demand.
Corns are very easy to breed, a lot are done by accident, and because of that, and the time of year, the whole place becomes saturated with them.
Last year was a washout, I was hoping this year might pick up a bit.
This is the whole reason I bred for colours, hets, normal looking babies just don't sell so much now.
For the price of a pretty colour, like a butter, its almost not worth buying a normal.
The internet has changed the buyers market, with forums and breeders so easily accessible, for the price you would pay for a normal in a shop, say 35 quid, you can pick up hypos, ghosts, aneries, snows, etc ........
Sometimes, you can get 2 for what you would pay for one normal!!
As much as I hate to say it, corns are very much veiwed as a beginner snake, an entry level, and as such, few tend to stay in that market, and unless you can afford to import the latest morph, and breed something very different, then a lot of 'entry' level morphs remain unsold.
That is in no way meant as any kind of slur, its just how it is. |
| BurnedAtTheStake |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 23:01:54
Seconded - when I started with corns last year I had a vague idea of breeding 'for fun' - reading on forums has convinced me it's not a good idea- especially when new morphs aren't selling - I just have basic models.
Fortunately they all seem to be girls! Women's commune ... right on, sisters! |
| kdlang |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 22:48:28
So sorry to hear about your amel mummy mike.
Do you think it's a case of supply in general outweighing demand Mike? I know there are alot of ads on preloved for hatchlings and it has made me reconsider thoughts i had for having some babies the year after next from my butters. I would hate things to go the way of puppies where so many end up in rescue due to overbreeding. |
| mikerichards |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 22:06:57
It is sad, but sometimes it goes that way, she gave the eggs more than she had sparre, and it cost her, shame she didn't know that she didn't need to.
Its 60 babies now, they get watered every couple of days, either by me or kate, depending on my shifts, and fed once a week now.
Seeing as they are not selling, I won't feed so often, its too expensive otherwise.
At this rate, I will be lucky to break even on the food cost, I was hoping to actually make something this year!
Such is life! |
| BurnedAtTheStake |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 20:58:30
Hi, Mike, very sorry to hear about your amel girl. That's awful! |
| rachiepotatoe |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 20:33:03
How the hell do you keep on top of 50 babies :|
wow.
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| mikerichards |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 19:37:01
I got 10 healthy anery motleys, and am now waiting for 2 leo eggs to hatch, and another 8 or 10 eggs from the amel!
Incidentally, the amel mother died this morning, sadly she never recovered from the second lot. She fed once, regurged, and refused to feed again after. |
| eeji |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 10:57:20
i can sympathise with you Mike..... anyone want to buy some snows and amels? :D |
| BurnedAtTheStake |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 10:51:16
D'oh! Not logged on so can't edit! I DO know how to spell 'privileged', folks!
Sorry, just fussing here ...
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| BurnedAtTheStake |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 10:47:00
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Originally posted by Kazerella
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Originally posted by BurnedAtTheStake
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Originally posted by mikerichards
I'll hold you to that! Space is something I am running out of very quickly! We only have a 2 bed flat, nothing special.
(Puts on Monty Python Yorkshire accent) Luxury. I live in a rabbit hutch!
(Masks a real Yorkshire accent, with a fake Monty Python one )
'Rabbit hutch! You are lucky!
I live in an old bake bean tin with a rusty sharp edge and a hole in the side so the wind blows through and we've only got an old man's sock for a blanket!
Plus we have nothing to eat but corn snake poo and muck!'
'You don't even know you're born young'un'
LOL You're priviliged, mate. I were born in a cigarette packet. And the roof leaked! And we had to walk ten mile to school with the Wakefield mistral blowing! |
| Kazerella |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 10:10:35
quote:
Originally posted by BurnedAtTheStake
quote:
Originally posted by mikerichards
I'll hold you to that! Space is something I am running out of very quickly! We only have a 2 bed flat, nothing special.
(Puts on Monty Python Yorkshire accent) Luxury. I live in a rabbit hutch!
(Masks a real Yorkshire accent, with a fake Monty Python one )
'Rabbit hutch! You are lucky!
I live in an old bake bean tin with a rusty sharp edge and a hole in the side so the wind blows through and we've only got an old man's sock for a blanket!
Plus we have nothing to eat but corn snake poo and muck!'
'You don't even know you're born young'un' |
| josh9961 |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 20:55:39
Ooh mike if I had money left over I would take another lil baby... *mentally tallies october budget* |
| mikerichards |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 20:39:11
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Originally posted by Kehhlyr
Why don't you live in a bedsit with 2 rep rooms instead??
Boarding schools and moving beds into the lounge, and you'll be sorted.
See, I like your thinking, however, kate disagrees. Apparently I cannot have the lounge for snakes. |
| BurnedAtTheStake |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 20:38:43
quote:
Originally posted by mikerichards
I'll hold you to that! Space is something I am running out of very quickly! We only have a 2 bed flat, nothing special.
(Puts on Monty Python Yorkshire accent) Luxury. I live in a rabbit hutch! |
| kdlang |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 20:36:31
Sorry Mike I can only have 1. Even the kids are getting fed up now lol |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 20:35:23
Why don't you live in a bedsit with 2 rep rooms instead??
Boarding schools and moving beds into the lounge, and you'll be sorted. |
| mikerichards |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 19:25:43
I'll hold you to that! Space is something I am running out of very quickly! We only have a 2 bed flat, nothing special. |
| BurnedAtTheStake |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 18:18:57
OOOh, my 'eart bleeds - he's got the space and the snakes and the knowledge to breed all these little guys ...
I envy you, mate, I really do!
when I come up on the lottery and get a big house and huge rep room, i'll buy some off you, I really really will!
And I'll call them all Dave ... |
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