Patsy, I think there usually is more friction between cats of the same sex but they usually work out some sort of getting along for most of the time. I've also noticed that with many of our cats they seem to need to reassert themselves each day, just putting the "lesser ones" in their place and that's it.

Snotcat is different in that I feel that when he is in his aggressive moods, the only way he would be truly satisfied would be to see Oedipus off for good. It is also noticeable that when Snotcat does have a go as Oedipus he is shall I say far more "business like" in going about it than he is with the little female. When he's like that he wants to be "the only tom cat in town".

Anyway. Midday here, Oedipus is sleeping happily on my bed. Snotcat is sleeping happily on the freezer (and at this time of day, they could even sleep on chairs in the same room) and Mewan has probably found some cosy spot down the garden. All is very peaceful here. Just got to try to ensure the two "toms" don't meet at tea time.