I usually don't introduce the male and female until day 9. The female's vulva will soften more when she is ready to breed, making it easier for the male to tie her. It is not recommended to keep the male and female together when she is in heat except when you are trying to breed them.. If he did succeed in tying her when you are not there to hold the female she could go crazy trying to get get loose and it could hurt her or the male. |