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Because every instant of time is exactly the same as the initial
instant of time in terms of the dynamics of this system. There is no
need to go to any lengths to apply a perturbation "at some later
time" or "periodically" or "for a while" or anything else. Simply
change any ONE of the 12 initial conditions (i.e., the 2-d position
and velocity components of the three particles) by a miniscule
amount, push the start button, and watch the ensuing chaos!