Doesn't the male breeder (which I don't use) always go to the eldest female first and then work his way down the age scale as he impregnants (like in VV1)?

If that is true, then your male will always be going to the oldest female who after 50 cannot reproduce. Thus, your village will not climb in population.

Unlike most players, I choose the females for parenting skills. They can always find a willing man.