Susanne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>I am trying to introduce two young males (6 weeks) to an older
>male (1year). Quieks, the older one has been alone for several
>months after a bloody fight with his first companion.
>He seems very interested in meeting the two younger ones and
>we've tried putting them together after two days of split cage.
>The two babies basically jumped him enthusiastically and I think
>he got overwhelmed and became a bit aggressive toward them.
>He didn't hurt them, but I aborted the attempt and they are back
>in the split cage.
>Are two babies too much for him, since he's been alone for quite a while?
>
>Should I try the intro again in a few days, or only introduce him
>to one of the babies?
>I chose two, because I didn't want to have one be alone, when the older
>one passes away.
>
>I'd appreciate any advice!
>
>Susanne
If you use the split cage this scenario usually works out well. Jut give
the male a couple of days to get used to their smell.
--
Julian
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