Thread: Mating age??
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Old 01-05-2007, 08:27 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by xbeebeex
Ok this maybe a stupid question but at what age are males ready to mate??
Cause this lady asked me if i was interested in breeding Wyatt with her girl...but i dont know if he is ready...and also she is 6 lbs and Wyatt is 2.8 lbs right now...it that safe?? Sorry if this offends anyone but i need to know!!
I think it is a good question. I have read through the YTCA Ethics and Code of Conduct and although it says a female should be 18 months, it does not address how old a male should be. I am thinking -- maybe use the same rule of thumb as the females -- but I would look for more than my guess.

I would insist on all of the testing and vet checks for both your male and the prospective female. Get a vet read on the safety.

If you do get the vet's okay to go ahead with it and decide to do so -- best of luck on the litter!
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