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Subject: Behavior Questions
Posted by Tammy H on January 13, 1999 at 13:49:49:
My oldest male and his mate have been together nearly a year (no babies yet). Last night they barely ate their favorite foods, didnt want playtime with momma and even declined a mealworm treat. I think they were busy "doin' the dew".
I know Belle has been in heat, at least a few times, since they've been together; but, frankly, I haven't really examined their eating habits/preferences during these times. When I started reading SG Webpages, I realized I need
to more closely monitor their behaviors (since exotics hide/mask illnesses so well), in order to catch things before they reek serious havoc with my babies health and well-being.
Is not eating (much) during mating normal ???
Also my youngest was purchased from a very reputable breeder in Texas as a female (oop 9/27). She's taming up nicely, but has started to exhibit male agressive tendancies, like marking things with her chest, mock attacking her male companion,
and doing that "grip it with the teeth and do a little hiney dance" to show who's boss. Is it possible an error has been made and she's really a neutered he. I cant get her to hold still to check for the marsupium slit. Any ideas on how
to check for pouch or what else I could look for.