Touchy subject that i need some light shined on....

[rabernet]

They may not "benefit" from it. But how do we know that?

How do we know that it is a disadvantage to them? Especially when they are found this way in the wild?

During breeding season.

Mike, I think you intuitively KNOW that it's less stressful for them and better for them to be housed individually, and you can make up "what if" scenarios all day long, and it becomes an endless cycle.

I can't help but wonder if you aren't challenging what is widely accepted by all the experts with many, many years of combined experience amongst them, to make yourself feel a little better about a housing situation that you have no choice in at this time.

Which begs the question. With so little room available to you right now, how do you intend to house all the babies you hope to produce?