WELL SOPHIE IS A MALE :(

[NicoleB26]

So now I have 2 male REDFOOTS. That explains why I haven't gotten any eggs they live together in a 10 x 4 foot enclosure, have for several years with no problem. Now I'm worried I should separate them so they don't try to mate each other ?? What do u guys think?

 

[ascott]

So now I have 2 male REDFOOTS. That explains why I haven't gotten any eggs they live together in a 10 x 4 foot enclosure, have for several years with no problem. Now I'm worried I should separate them so they don't try to mate each other ?? What do u guys think?

How old are they/what is their size?

 

[dmmj]

two males would explain your lack of egg production. you should only have to separate if they start fighting.

 

[NicoleB26]

One is 10" idk his age but he hasn't grown any in the 4 yrs I've had him The other is 12" and he is 7 yrs old

 

[dmmj]

just a heads up. Pairs don't usually work out.

 

[NicoleB26]

two males would explain your lack of egg production. you should only have to separate if they start fighting.

Ok thanks.

 

[Anyfoot]

So now I have 2 male REDFOOTS. That explains why I haven't gotten any eggs they live together in a 10 x 4 foot enclosure, have for several years with no problem. Now I'm worried I should separate them so they don't try to mate each other ?? What do u guys think?

Why do you all of a sudden think they are both males?
Do you have any photos of the plastron and tail areas?

 

[NicoleB26]

Why do you all of a sudden think they are both males?
Do you have any photos of the plastron and tail areas?

The one I thought was a female showed his penis last night. I flipped them over to compare and they r the same He started looking female a couple of years ago and the other male was trying to mate her/him so I thought for sure female. I will post pics of the other just to verify he is male when I get home.

 

[dmmj]

a penis would be proof enough for me

 

[NicoleB26]

a penis would be proof enough for me

me too haha but I have never seen any male parts on the other so I'll still post pic tomorrow for verification . maybe I was wrong and he is a female then I would still have a pair !