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Carice17:
Maybe we should think about having them neutered then? Harley is the younger brother he's very boisterous and always wanting to play! Oscar is a couple of weeks older he's much more laid back very chilled and not as loving! Iv already put a deposit on the kitten as she only had three in the litter and they are lilac British short hairs ( I have two blues) so I hope his personality is ok and good for my two boys! He's only a week old and will be ready 23rd of December!  Thankyou for your help' i will take all your advice on bored.  :thanks:

Sue P (Paddysmum):
Hi there.  Welcome to Purrs.   :welcome:  I think three neutered males should be just fine together, but I wouldn't want three unneutereds of any sex.

They're prone to health issues and they are much more pungent - even females.  plus you have the problems of dealing with unadulterated hormones and the drive to find top totty.  Always a worry if you have indoor cats that then become intent on being outdoor cats.

Unless you want to breed, I'd think seriously about leaving them too long.  It's also generally easier to neuter younger cats than it is to neuter older cats, as they bounce back more readily.

In terms of choosing your third cat to join the Band of Brothers, I would say more important than gender is their personality. 

What personality types have you now?  If you have two boisterous boys, then it may be better to pick another kitten which would stand up to rough and tumble quite well - a quieter kitten may be too overwhelmed otherwise.  If you have two quieter kittens, getting a boisterous boy may lead to spats, so I'd try to complement their characteristics when you go to view your new kitten. 

Observation and interaction are every bit as important as what a cat looks like, and it can be tempting to choose the "wrong" cat for your existing set up if you choose on impulse.

Don't mean to sound discouraging, just to point out possible areas for pitfalls.

We introduced one male cat who was used to living with another male (sadly lost to an RTA) to two mental semi feral girl kittens.  Thankfully, due to the laid back nature of the male cat, it went better than it really should have done, and he served as a calming influence on the girls, but the girls are still a handful and present their own challenges.

Choose with care, and let the breeder guide you, if you trust and know them.  Would love to see piccies of your boys.   :)

Scent swapping, as Paula has suggested, will help with integration, and you could always try a plug-in such as Pet Remedy and Feliway before you bring the new kitten home.
 

Judecat (Paula):
My 'little' boy was neutered at approx 8 months as he was a stray/feral and he is 4 kilos + if that helps. He is just a moggy though. 

Just take the introduction slowly and it should be fine, keep the kitten in a separate room if poss, swap blankets to get them used to each others smells and then supervised play time, don't worry about the odd hiss or growl, but then again they may take to him straight away. Mine, with one exception, have always just accepted other cats.

Carice17:
Yes definitely another boy.. we will be getting them done soon but I have been told that they don't grow very big when they get neutered? So we are trying too hold it off for aslong as we can! Thankyou  :thanks:

Judecat (Paula):
Are you dead set on having another boy? It may be easier to integrate a female into the mix given the age difference. As long as you have her spayed fairly early your shouldn't have a kitten problem. Are you planning on getting the boys neutered as well? Much easier. They tend to be a lot quieter and don't spray and are less susceptible to certain health issues.

 :welcome: to Purrs. :wow:

Paula x

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