10. Neutering is easier on both surgeon and rat when done as young as possible, even at 4 weeks. Although a neuter can be done at any age, I don t like doing it on rats over 18 months of age because an elective surgery is more risky on an older rat.A neutered male may continue to be fertile for 3 weeks after the surgery.Neutering a male rat is a little more complicated than neutering a dog or cat.lthough a neuter can be done at any age, I don t like doing it on rats over 18 months of age because an elective surgery is more risky on an older rat. A neutered male may continue to be fertile for 3 weeks after the surgery. Neutering a male rat is a little more complicated than neutering a dog or cat.
Southern magnolias grow from 1 to 2 feet a year, reaching 60 to 80 feet tall with canopies spreading 30 to 50 feet wide. This is rated as a slow-to-medium rate of growth, but how fast a tree will grow varies with the cultivar and growing conditions.Southern magnolias are found on every major plantation of the old South and flank the club house at Augusta National golf course in Augusta, Georgia.his is rated as a slow-to-medium rate of growth, but how fast a tree will grow varies with the cultivar and growing conditions. Southern magnolias are found on every major plantation of the old South and flank the club house at Augusta National golf course in Augusta, Georgia.
Little Gem magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora Little Gem), a compact evergreen tree, is a slow-grower but can sport flowers when it's only 2 to 3 years old. Also known as the dwarf Southern magnolia, this tree works well for smaller yards and in lawns, near decks and patios, in planters or as a privacy screen or hedge.