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3 toed turtles

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Question
I have 2 female and 2 male, I feel sorry for the females because the males are forever breeding and they sometimes don't want to go eat.  The males are always waiting, when should I separate them, how often?

Answer
Where to start...you need read:

anapsid.org/mainchelonians.html
aboxturtle.com
boxturtlesite.info


Your terrarium is probably too small, and I bet you are using an aquarium or something which is not enough room. Your male to female ratio is not ideal, and will stress the females. More than one male in the same enclosure needs to have plenty of space. If you can't do that, then the females need to live separate.