[meteorite-list] Meteorite Propagation

From: Tom aka James Knudson <knudson911_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:23:46 2004
Message-ID: <001801c2e726$deeddfe0$67cb43d8_at_malcolm>

Hello List, Because of the rather slow growth of my meteorite collection, I
am going to attempt something that has not been tried before, Meteorite
Propagation.
   I am going to use the same techniques used to bring the
Peregrine Falcon back from the brink of extinction. The captive breeding of
meteorites so far, has proved to be most challenging.
Determining the sex of the meteorites seemed to be strait forward, The
smaller cute specimens are the females. I have also determined that
meteorite are cold blooded, so I adapted some reptilian breeding techniques
for this project as well. Commonsense tells me meteorites are going to be
egg layers as apposed to giving live births.
   I have made 2' X 4' breeding chambers that should be big enough to allow
room for courtship displays. I have sand from NWA on the floor of the
chambers to make them feel at home. I have used artificial lighting and
temperature control so I can control the "seasons".
  If Natural meteorite breeding does not happen I have made preparations for
artificial insemination. Semen collection attempts from the male meteorites
has not been achieved so far. (not from a lack of trying, I assure you!).
  I have a "roll-X" incubator set up for artificial incubation if the parent
meteorites fail to incubate on their own.
  I have placed two SA's, a cute 6.540g female and a 17.5g male in one of
the chambers. So far the results look most promising! The male has been
courting the female almost none stop for the last week! The female has been
most receptive! I have seen one failed attempt at breeding, but I think they
will get it right soon.
  The first young produced are going to be retained for breeding. Using
artificial insemination techniques, I am going to attempt making hybrids.
After the first successful breeding I will be selling the young and any
hybrids.
  I am looking for quality breeding stock to be donated to the project. In
return you will receive the first born from your meteorite (if successful).
I am taking requests for hybrid types. Put your orders in today!!!!!!!! You
do not want to miss out on owning one of the first captive bred meteorites!
Thanks, Tom
The proudest member of the IMCA 6168
Received on Mon 10 Mar 2003 12:02:43 PM PST