2 males and 2 female redfoots?

[Redfoot!!!]

Hi everybody, I want to buy a pair of redfoots from a good tortoise seller, and I was wondering if they could live with mine. They are the same size, and it is a one male and female pair. I also have a one male one female pair, so I was wondering if 2 males and 2 females work or if I have to separate one of them. If anyone knows, could you please tell me? Thanks.

 

[Hamiltondood]

i think that could work. usually redfoots need to live in a group of 3-4+ to minimize the bullying. you should qurantine them for a while though. i heard a few months would be good but i'm not sure ?‍♀️

 

[Redfoot!!!]

i think that could work. usually redfoots need to live in a group of 3-4+ to minimize the bullying. you should qurantine them for a while though. i heard a few months would be good but i'm not sure ?‍♀️

Ok! Thanks a lot!

 

[Zoeclare]

The ratio would be better with 1 male to 2 females if you intend to keep them together, to give the females a break from mating. With 2 males the females would be constantly harassed which would stress and also could cause serious injury.

 

[Zoeclare]

Bear in mind as well you still may end up needing to separate one or more out with a group if it doesn't work, even all female groups can have aggressors.

 

[Redfoot!!!]

Bear in mind as well you still may end up needing to separate one or more out with a group if it doesn't work, even all female groups can have aggressors.

All right, I already have a spare enclosure ready if one of them don't fit in. Thanks for your help.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Groups of immature males and females are easier than groups with more than 1 mature male.
IMO, each mature Male should have at least two and preferably more females if you are attempting a group.
Two males and two females aren't a good mix. The males will fight.

 

[Redfoot!!!]

Groups of immature males and females are easier than groups with more than 1 mature male.
IMO, each mature Male should have at least two and preferably more females if you are attempting a group.
Two males and two females aren't a good mix. The males will fight.

So should I keep one male in one enclosure, and 2 females with one male in the other?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

So should I keep one male in one enclosure, and 2 females with one male in the other?

Actually.
That's exactly what I would do IF they are sexually mature

 

[bonsai tortoise]

I wouldn’t do 2 males and 2 females together. Fortunately redfoots aren’t as aggressive as other torts so fighting might not be a huge issue although there are exceptions to every rule so due to that exception I wouldn’t do it. But what’s more likely to happen is both males would torment the females and try to constantly breed with them. They wouldn’t get a break. 1:3 is a good ratio. If you wanted to add another male I’d do at least 2:5 but preferably 2:6 or 2:7 or more. Redfoot males are relentless breeders. I have a 1:3 mature redfoots and from time to time I’ll separate my single male to give the girls a break. I also house 2 immature 6 ” redfoots with them and if either proves to be a male I will likely sell them. I won’t add another male unless I have at least 5 females.