In Reply to: a few important questions posted by Tana on March 17, 2000 at 18:05:51:

Ok, first of all you really cant depend on bald spots for sexual maturity. My Jerry has now fathered 7 joeys, he has an itty bitty bald spot and sometimes you cant see it. The bald spot comes from rubbing his head on things and scenting with the oils matting it down. Here's the thing, Jerry is 2 years OOP, he has never had much of a bald spot and neither has his first son(I kept him). So, judging by a bald spot cant really tell about the sexual maturity always.
As for neuter checking. You will have to turn him over and look for a "pom pom", if it isnt there then he is neutered. The "pom pom" is in the same spot the females pouch is..only they have a little slit. If he isnt neutered and isnt looking to breed then you can try putting him in there but dont let them breed until she is much older(if you're wanting to breed). Older males do rape females and that taxes their health and the joeys prob wouldnt make it.

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• Kim... Ms. Shell 18:44:18 03/17/2000 (5)
  • Re: Kim... Bourbon 02:19:51 03/19/2000 (0)
  • Ms.Shell..question for ya brienna 21:37:03 03/17/2000 (2)
    • Brienna !! Kim 21:46:39 03/17/2000 (1)
      • thanks alot for the info. I'll do that. no msg. Brienna 21:23:00 03/18/2000 (0)
  • Point taken, you're right. Forgot that way, thanks Shell! n/m K- 19:56:56 03/17/2000 (0)