Quote Originally Posted by Xotik View Post
Hmm. Would it be better if I pair one male with one female, and always keep that same pair - but always put the four of them together at the same time?

I have 4 containers - one that the females live in, one the males will live in, and two others - should I use the two others to pair the males and females separate in separate containers, that way neither of the males is left in the "home tub" while the other is off getting nookie?

Would that potentially keep the males from hating on each other? Maybe getting a bath before re-introducing the boys?
You could have one male w/ a group of females. This might be good if you don't want a lone male to be by himself. If you want to keep the genders separate, then that's fine too. Its just a matter of preference. I've done both ways. I personally like keeping the males separate.

A bath before reintroduction may work. And maybe don't keep him away from the 'boy tub' for long as he could lose his place in the hierarchy. I know a few people who breed show rats will only place a male w/ a female between a few hours to overnight, then reintroduce him back w/ the males.

In the end, I think it really just depends on the males if they fight or not.