the main problem (from what i noticed in my experience) in leaving the females in with the group is that not all females drop litters at the same time.

one female may have two week old pups while another just drop a new litter. the rats almost always combine the litters together to help each other with feeding. when they do this the new litter has to fight so much harder against the two week old pups just to feed.

when seperating the females you have to have extra tubs dedicated just for them and then their offspring...which means more space and work.

it all depends what you want to do and how. something small wouldn't be that bad but when you have a small room of breeder rats/mice.....it can get overwhelming sometimes.

good luck!

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