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Post by annette14 on Apr 10, 2011 3:28:15 GMT -8
I have just adopted a male gerbil that was born with no back feet. He has stubs for legs and gets around quite well except for climbing. I know gerbils are better in pairs, but what about this little guy, would he be better off alone?
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Post by SilverGerbil on Apr 11, 2011 4:01:50 GMT -8
Hiya Annette14,
Welcome to the forum! I will just move this to the right board so that you get some help with your question!
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Post by woolymammoth on Apr 11, 2011 4:20:25 GMT -8
HI - there's no reason as to why he cant successfully be introduced to another gerbil  I have a gerbil who has missing front and hindpaws and succesfully introduced him to two younger pups. Providing you are careful and do it via the proper split cage i'm sure he would really appreciate it. |
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Post by annette14 on Apr 11, 2011 17:03:59 GMT -8
I know the split cage method - I just might try! Thank you for your help!
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Post by woolymammoth on Apr 12, 2011 1:40:27 GMT -8
No problem, i hope it goes well!
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Post by belldandy on Apr 12, 2011 7:15:25 GMT -8
aww i ,hope he gets a buddy so he can really feel like a normal gerbil and have a cuddle buddy!! whats his name??
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Post by annette14 on Apr 15, 2011 14:33:57 GMT -8
His name is Stubby and I just got him a friend named Stanley. I am doing the split cage method, even thought they were litter mates. One more question - should I take out their little houses so they start to sleep next to each other instead of the houses? Not sure what to do...
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Post by johanne on Apr 15, 2011 19:47:13 GMT -8
Yes, do take out everything except their water bottles. Just plain bedding as long as they're in the split, for best results.
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Post by annette14 on Apr 16, 2011 16:51:02 GMT -8
Will take out everything but food & water! Thank you for your help!
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I have a gerbil who has missing front and hindpaws and succesfully introduced him to two younger pups. Providing you are careful and do it via the proper split cage i'm sure he would really appreciate it.
