Is it almost impossible to introduce male rats?

[Lourice]

I've had two different people in the last 2 days tell me that introducing male rats is nearly impossible. is this true? should i keep trying or should i keep them just in their separate cages next to each other, but out of harms way from one another?

bah.

 

[hopefloats]

I haave 21 males in one group, 14 in the other not impossible aat sometime difficult though

 

[rhapsody]

Neutering often helps if you want to go that route, but its not guaranteed. I have one boy who consistently beat up other boys despite being neutered, but he gets along swimmingly with the ladies.

TheRatQueen has all boys, some neutered, some intact - as I recall, they're not altogether in one group, but she's managed to make sure everyone's got a buddy at least.

 

[amanda1472]

Its not impossible. Im no expert but a month or so ago i introduced two 3 months old (Bambi & Thumper) to a 6 month old (Teddy). It was actually pretty okay, only one slice. But i hear mine was one of the easier intros by males. Im sure if you keep at it they will eventually be okay with each other.

 

[jorats]

I've done countless of intros and have always been successful but it requires patience and understanding. Sometimes intros are done in a day while others can take months.
Neutering is also a plus!

 

[temblabamomo]

No. I keep all males, and can affirm that patience and proper intros can help almost any male rats bond and live together. If all else fails, a neuter will do the trick for the aggressor.

 

[Lourice]

thanks you guys, i feel much better now. they really had me worried