Doctor Digby
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Post by Doctor Digby on Apr 4, 2013 14:25:41 GMT -8
Awch, just as I was pleasantly surprised by your previous comment, you come back with this cracker. people who disagree with me have no clue about gerbils.. I'd like to apologise to the OP for taking part in the 'off-topic' discussion which hijacked your thread. I found it hard to tolerate the fact that genuine new gerbil owners (who are looking up to people with experience for help) were being barked at by someone who has been very misleading about his experience, and is constantly putting forward his opinions in a rude manor. I hope this hasn't put you off using the forum for help, and I hope that your original queries were answered I would also like apologize to RitzieAnn and any other new members. Also well put NZ.
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Post by Shooting Star on Apr 4, 2013 14:27:34 GMT -8
Ah, I do remember reading about zinc and galvanized vs. powder-coated cages now. I've not had issues using galvanized (straight wire and mesh) for splits and such, but that is definitely something to consider. I imagine it would be more of an issue with a barred topper, where gerbils could actually get their teeth through to gnaw on the bars. The mesh I'm used to using for DIY jobs is fine enough not to allow for that. Sorry Kristi, I think I may have set a precedent for the swearing. The original comment was justified (to my mind) and intended partly for comic relief. I didn't expect others to take it as encouragement to swear-- I should know better. I'll go back to battling misinformation instead of people, now. Speaking of which... keep in mind that if you can't support the tunnels they are burrowing it's useless to have the bedding high. As long as you're using a bedding that allows for tunnels, no additional structural support is needed. Case in point: this is a 29-gallon that housed a breeding pair. There was literally nothing in the tank when these photos were taken except shredded aspen, timothy hay, toilet paper, and a water bottle. ^ A few minutes after getting new bedding ^ A few hours later, very pregnant female taking a nap ^ Close-up of female's burrow ^ Same time, male digging to China on the other side of the tank
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Post by RitzieAnn on Apr 4, 2013 14:31:21 GMT -8
Shootingstar... I miss you on the staff... Those pictures are great.
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Post by Doctor Digby on Apr 4, 2013 14:32:18 GMT -8
(Its okay shootingstar I myself get overboard with the swearing when I am annoyed so don't feel bad) (which I also apologize for) and hooray for shootingstar for proving a point and backing it up with photo evidence (Also, LOOKIT THEM GO! MY GOD! AHAHA!! Digging to gerbil china maybe he will come back with pictures of him on the great wall)
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Post by Shooting Star on Apr 4, 2013 15:25:03 GMT -8
Shootingstar... I miss you on the staff... Aww, I miss having the time to be on the staff! Once I settle into my summer classes... we'll see. Just for funsies, here's some more pictures I found while looking for those: ^ A few days later, momma gerbil gave birth down in that corner, and kept the pups there for several days. ^ Newborn litter. ^ Dad keeping the 4-day-old pups warm... ^ ... and keeping them clean, too. Okay, there's your unnecessary cuteness for the day. Done with the picture-spam.
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Post by Doctor Digby on Apr 4, 2013 15:35:54 GMT -8
That is the best cuteness of completely necessary kind ever.
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Post by victoria on Apr 4, 2013 16:41:06 GMT -8
I wish I could get a look at their burrows like that LOL. Mom build her nest in the wooden house (that's why I gave it to her, I didn't think she would make such a complicated nest though) so I have no idea what's going on.
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Post by CreativePetz on Apr 6, 2013 2:16:25 GMT -8
Woah. This went so off topic. Shooting star, I almost died of happiness from those gerbil baby pictures. My friends and I think gerbil newborns look like tiny space aliens. But thank you everyone for answering my questions!
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Post by Sim on Apr 8, 2013 9:23:57 GMT -8
Hi all, I recall seeing this article about zinc when I was doing some research for sugar gliders. Obviously, sugar gliders aren't rodents, but I don't see why if zinc poisoning affects birds and gliders why it shouldn't also affect gerbils. Suagr Glider cages,
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