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Post by sarajaneo on Jan 3, 2011 21:19:17 GMT -8
Ive read a lot of info that says gerbils are not nocturnal, like hamsters are...but mine seem to be. They sleep in their little house most of the day, and then at about 5 pm or so, they come out and eat, and dig, and play...is this normal? They are about 7 weeks old.
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Post by ohmylokix on Jan 3, 2011 22:23:23 GMT -8
They are most active at dawn and dusk. 5pm is about dusk here.
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Post by hottytoddy on Jan 4, 2011 8:05:46 GMT -8
They are not nocturnal. They get up several times during the day and during the night. At 7 weeks, mine slept a lot more than they do now at 6 months.
But, now I am use to my boys sleep cycles. Mine are typically up for an hour or so at 3 a.m., 7 a.m., noon, 4 p.m., and midnight. Of course, the amount of playing they do can affect these times. And, each gerbil will be different.
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Post by kryspkreme on Jan 4, 2011 8:56:47 GMT -8
Gerbils are crepuscular-- meaning most active during twilight (dusk and dawn)-- which would account for why your little guy is out primarily at 5pm or so.
It also depends I think on the gerbil's individual habits. I find Evie is most active around 10pm-12am, then again around 2pm or so. I should keep track to see but this is when I often catch her about or when she's hanging out with me lol
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Post by sarajaneo on Jan 4, 2011 9:52:54 GMT -8
thanks guys! I just wanted to make sure it was normal! It doesn't bother me, whether they are up during the day or eve....I am sooo in love with them!
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