Martin or Martha?

lismar79

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I got this little Russian from Petco. Any opinions if he/she is a Martin or a Martha?

From what I have read on here am I to assume He/She is at least two yrs old?
 

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congrats you have a Martha for sure. I would guess over 3 years old actually.
 

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diamondbp said:
congrats you have a Martha for sure. I would guess over 3 years old actually.

OH, Wow, Thanks! What age should Martha be laying eggs?
 

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lismar79 said:
diamondbp said:
congrats you have a Martha for sure. I would guess over 3 years old actually.

OH, Wow, Thanks! What age should Martha be laying eggs?

I'm no expert on russians but I think females generally can begin to lay after 5-6 inches in shell length. Hopefully a russian expert chimes in to clarify that.
 

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