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Post by esztershine on May 21, 2011 13:42:49 GMT -8
I think he 'freaks out' once you removed him from his cage, because as he stayed on his own there is no other mates to reassure him. Feeling safe as they always did, if you noticed before, watch out in case of danger. When you had them both probably you noticed Buddy always 'was on the watch tower' looking out for danger while Murphy was having fun and then swapped when they were out. It is the same with my Korny. So I pull the curtains in so flying by birds won't freak him out. Also provide him a hiding place (cardboard box) in case he needs to hide and feel safe. I bet Murphy likes to come out and feels more confident when it is getting dark as by nature he can't be seen by preditors.
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Post by doug on May 22, 2011 8:34:55 GMT -8
That sounds like age, older gerbils get less and less active, my older ones that use to run on a wheel tend to stop, and they will chew on whatever I put in there but not as much as the young ones, he is close to the average lifespan.
Doug
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Post by murphybuddy09 on May 24, 2011 12:34:35 GMT -8
Do you think it's unfair to not give him playtime, based on what I've said? It seems to stress him out, having no-one for reassurance. I put his carrier in the bath with him for him to seek comfort but he just curls up in the corner of it. I noticed they were both getting lazy, even before Buddy's death which makes me less concerned. As long as everything sounds normal, that's great.
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Post by doug on May 24, 2011 20:44:34 GMT -8
If it is age related it is possible his sight is going, an animal that has diminished sight will be more jittery as they can not fully see what is around him, if this is the case then maybe it would be good not to take him out as much, if anything it will give you time to observe him more and see if he is getting more or less agitated.
Doug
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