If you don't have a real good reason to breed her, don't. As in humans, the birthing process can potentially be a life threatening event for any female. It's not a decision that should be made lightly nor frivolously.
I don't think any harm will ever come from NOT breeding a female. She may prowl the cage during breeding season, perhaps go off feed temporarily, and possibly rub her nose a bit raw, but beyond that, I've never heard of anything more harmful coming of denying a female access to a mate..
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