2 boys

karensaunders · 10-06-2007, 10:28 AM

I have been advised not to put two males together because they will fight. Is this strongly advised or is it just a case of if their personalities clash. I am thinking of gettin another horsefield and find it quite hard to find a female one.
Cheers

Henry-flash · 10-06-2007, 10:33 AM

It really depends on a few factors as to whether they will live happily together.
1 is as you say personality, some are more agressive than others, while some may be very peaceful and avoid a fight.
2 Space. If given plenty of space and lots of hiding places there is usually no problem as they will keep out of each others way.
Horsfields are known for sometimes being more agressive than other species, but I have heard of more than one male kept together when plenty of space is allowed. Of course you must be prepared to seperate them if things don't work out.

sandy · 10-06-2007, 11:53 AM

I agree with Peter, not all fight but it is a possibility. You would have to try to find out<g>.
I think (dont hold me to this as I dont keep them) that its more likely when females are
around.
They might just decide who is alpha male and not fight<g>.

10-06-2007, 11:57 AM

They could have one big scrap or a few ones and then once they know whos alpha, then they calm.

If they are close to females and can smell them, this has been known to cause problems, but i only have one male so couldnt say.

karensaunders · 11-06-2007, 02:27 PM

If i get another boy do i have to keep them seperate for the first 6 months

Henry-flash · 11-06-2007, 02:35 PM

Yes, that would be advisable

10-06-2007, 10:28 AM	#1
karensaunders Member Hatched Join Date: May 2007 Location: sunny north east!!! Posts: 259	2 boys I have been advised not to put two males together because they will fight. Is this strongly advised or is it just a case of if their personalities clash. I am thinking of gettin another horsefield and find it quite hard to find a female one. Cheers

10-06-2007, 10:33 AM	#2
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	It really depends on a few factors as to whether they will live happily together. 1 is as you say personality, some are more agressive than others, while some may be very peaceful and avoid a fight. 2 Space. If given plenty of space and lots of hiding places there is usually no problem as they will keep out of each others way. Horsfields are known for sometimes being more agressive than other species, but I have heard of more than one male kept together when plenty of space is allowed. Of course you must be prepared to seperate them if things don't work out. __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

10-06-2007, 11:53 AM	#3
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	I agree with Peter, not all fight but it is a possibility. You would have to try to find out<g>. I think (dont hold me to this as I dont keep them) that its more likely when females are around. They might just decide who is alpha male and not fight<g>. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

11-06-2007, 02:35 PM	#6
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	Yes, that would be advisable __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

10-06-2007, 11:57 AM	#4
tortoise_dude Guest Posts: n/a	They could have one big scrap or a few ones and then once they know whos alpha, then they calm. If they are close to females and can smell them, this has been known to cause problems, but i only have one male so couldnt say.

11-06-2007, 02:27 PM	#5
karensaunders Member Hatched Join Date: May 2007 Location: sunny north east!!! Posts: 259	If i get another boy do i have to keep them seperate for the first 6 months

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