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My male is confused!!

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Question
Hi, Betty!

I have been searching the internet for a while now, and can't seem to find the answer to this scenario (although I understand that there is no "definite" answer).  

I have 3 suggies; 2 female (2 yrs) and 1 intact male (3 yrs).  The male has a VERY healthy libido, but he is very confused as to where "it" goes.  I have had them for well over a year, all three are very healthy and happy, but I have yet to see him "do it properly". LOL  My vet can't find a thing wrong with him that could be causing his confusion.
When I originally bought the gliders, it was with the intention of breeding (there are no other breeders within 200+ miles of here).  Since breeding is clearly not an option with this male, I was considering getting him fixed and introducing another prepubescent male.
My question is this:  If I fix this male, will it lessen his male tendencies? Would neutering him at this late of an age make any difference at all to his attitude toward new cage-mates?

Thanks in advance!

Answer
Tammy,

You have a very interesting situation.  I have never heard of that before.  In any case, a neutered male generally gets along with anyone. He will likely consider the females "friends" rather than mates, and the new male should not consider him a threat.  It takes a while for the changes to take effect, though. After neutering, wait until the bald spot goes away before bringing in a new male.

I hope this helps.  Please let me know how it goes,  Good luck!

Betty