A basic question on rat breeding

[marmie]

Another great and informative post.

In a 2.x arrangement, do the males do okay by themselves for the week or 10 days they may be alone? Assuming of course you are only mating one female at a time, and leaving the lone male by himself?

Mike

I've left my males alone for a week or so and they seem to be fine.

I've read posts that say lone rats get depressed so now I try to rotate the females so there is one with them at all times. I currently only have 2 males and my goal is to produce at least 2 litters a week. I keep the pregnant females together until about 2-3 days before they are due to deliver.

So far it seems to be working out fine.