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Introducing new male
Outof my 3 1.5 colinies only 2 of them keep producing babies, the 3rd one produced 5 litters, one from each female but after that there is no action. I'm thinking about replacing the male, maybe he got in to a fight with one of the females or something.
At what age should I introduce the new male? Is weanling size enough or should I wait a few weeks more?
Thanks
-D
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Re: Introducing new male
Originally Posted by Doxster
Outof my 3 1.5 colinies only 2 of them keep producing babies, the 3rd one produced 5 litters, one from each female but after that there is no action. I'm thinking about replacing the male, maybe he got in to a fight with one of the females or something.
At what age should I introduce the new male? Is weanling size enough or should I wait a few weeks more?
Thanks
-D
Just feed off the male and switch up one of the good breeders.
- Matt
Come here little guy. You're awfully cute and fluffy but unfortunately for you, you're made of meat
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Re: Introducing new male
I think you misunderstood me partially, I'm a bit tired so I guess I'm not real good at explaining at the moment.
I'm going to feed of the existing male and take one of the males from a litter in a different colony. I just need to know at what age it's safest to introduce the "little one". Don't want the females to kill/castrate him.
Thanks
-D
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Re: Introducing new male
The best method that i have found for introducing a new male mouse is to place the male in a CLEAN cage, let him stay there by himself for several days to establish his scent, then introduce the females into HIS territory. I haven't lost any males since starting to do this.
Steve
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Re: Introducing new male
Originally Posted by hoo-t
The best method that i have found for introducing a new male mouse is to place the male in a CLEAN cage, let him stay there by himself for several days to establish his scent, then introduce the females into HIS territory. I haven't lost any males since starting to do this.
Steve
I'll definatley try this. Would you say it's alright to do this right after the male is weaned?
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Re: Introducing new male
I had three tubs and one male, just clean the female tub rub the male in te bedding for a little while, if that doesnt work stick them all in a bag, shake them up and then boom there you go!
- Matt
Come here little guy. You're awfully cute and fluffy but unfortunately for you, you're made of meat
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Re: Introducing new male
Originally Posted by Beardedragon
I had three tubs and one male, just clean the female tub rub the male in te bedding for a little while, if that doesnt work stick them all in a bag, shake them up and then boom there you go!
I prefer to have permanent colonies, but thanks for your advice.
Anyone got an answer for me regarding the age of the male?
Thanks
-D
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Re: Introducing new male
My males i use to breed are 2+ months old. and i never rotate the male so his scent is there at all times. i take females out and move around. I watch first to see if any fighting will occur if nothing they stay in for 2 weeks till prego.
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