During the cooler months, I am unable to breed my own fish successfully due to the acclimate weather, as many of my aquariums are heated by natural sunlight and in a greenhouse – but 9 months out of the year I am busy working sometimes 16 hour days every day. It’s amazing some of the things I get to see and help do. I’ve been called as an advisor for larger specimen breedings at labs across the country, such as hybrid sharks. I am someone who has never been able to have my own children, and being a marine life breeder has been extremely fulfilling in that void of my life. I have been breeding and crossbreeding fish, and have kept both freshwater and saltwater aquariums for over 20 years. To some Animal Breeders, it is also their responsibility to clip or shear hair on animals. In addition, they record animal characteristics such as weights, growth patterns, and diets.Īlthough specific duties may vary, many of them brand, tattoo, or tag animals to allow animal identification.
On a weekly to monthly basis, Animal Breeders bathe and groom animals. They might also exhibit animals at shows.
They may also prepare containers of semen for freezing and storage or shipment, placing them in dry ice or liquid nitrogen. Adjust controls to maintain specific building temperatures required for animals’ health and safety.īesides their typical day, Animal Breeders also purchase and stock supplies of feed and medicines.Exercise animals to keep them in healthy condition.On a daily basis, Animal Breeders examine animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury. They feed and water animals, and clean and disinfect pens, cages, yards, and hutches.Ī typical day for an Animal Breeder will also include: Arrange for sale of animals and eggs to hospitals, research centers, pet shops, and food processing plants.
Treat minor injuries and ailments and contact veterinarians to obtain treatment for animals with serious illnesses or injuries.Observe animals in heat to detect the approach of estrus and exercise animals to induce or hasten estrus, if necessary.Feed and water animals, and clean and disinfect pens, cages, yards, and hutches.
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