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hi , i have 3 zebs, 2 male and one female. I just put in a slate cave,how long does it take for the male to go into the cave cuz its been a few days and noone is going into the cave. Shouds i put in a few more caves or just keep one in there? t

thx in advance guys

How old are they? When their young they tend to gather together. But don't worry when the males are ready they will do whats best! You need patience in the world of zebras ... Believe me its hard! Sometimes i want to shove the female and male in the cave together and chain them up.....a little S&M!!!

it might depend on how big they are, i put 5 caves in with my 5 zebs (2 male, 1 female, 2 juvs) and my biggest 3" male moved in within 24 hours where as the smaller 2 1/2" still hasn't moved in to one yet.