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Post by snowballandnugget on Jul 29, 2014 7:06:00 GMT -8
Our new little boy came home yesterday!! The tank has been split and I wanted to thank you all for all the great info that has been posted on split tanks and how to make them!! You posts were extremely helpful and allowed me to gather all the needed supplies to effectively made a solid split!! I have pics posted on instagram (canuckbookworm) but I'll post some here too!!
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Post by snowballandnugget on Jul 29, 2014 7:09:49 GMT -8
The split tank  |
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Post by snowballandnugget on Jul 29, 2014 7:10:59 GMT -8
First sniffs  |
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Post by snowballandnugget on Jul 29, 2014 7:12:47 GMT -8
Boredom busters (the lack of stuff for them to do is killing me!!)  |
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Post by snowballandnugget on Jul 29, 2014 7:13:37 GMT -8
First switch  |
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Post by ninestone on Jul 29, 2014 15:50:29 GMT -8
AWESOME names.
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Post by snowballandnugget on Jul 30, 2014 13:37:57 GMT -8
Thanks!!! The wait is killing me!! Its only been a few days and I'm thinking they are totally bored bored bored!!! keldamouse not sure how you persisted for so many weeks!!! |
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Post by gerbillover9612 on Aug 1, 2014 12:25:38 GMT -8
Awh. I hope it works  Instead of thinking that they are bored, think of how great it'll be when they are bonded together  It'll be worth it for you and for them |
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Post by snowballandnugget on Aug 1, 2014 15:40:49 GMT -8
Thanks @gerbillover9612 ! I'm sure it will be worth it. I just don't know how long to wait until I try letting them meet.There has been zero signs of aggression and they are sleeping in each other's nests when they swap sides.
I am thinking of adjusting the screen divider. Right now I gave a double layer of 1/2 x 1/2 inch 14 gauge. I am thinking of reducing it to one layer so that they can touch and sniff a bit better.
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keldamouse
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rest in peace my dear lovely Leela youre in our hearts
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Post by keldamouse on Aug 1, 2014 16:02:17 GMT -8
HI Snoballandnugget. I just love your split. It looks fantastic. I really was a mess worrying about their boredom but just keep focused on the end result. If you do try them and it doesn't work wont despair. They will just need more time. I am so happy that you found the info posted on here helpful. I am hopeful that in the future we will have some new mods that will be willing to put effort into putting stickies on some really helpful posts and topics. Keep us posted and Keep encouraged! |
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Post by gerbillover9612 on Aug 2, 2014 11:41:14 GMT -8
Aw, well thats definatley a great sign! I have never had to do the split cage method as the two boys i have atm are the first gerbils i have owned, very sorry i cant help  It seems as if you are doing a fantastic job atm, i think its brilliant how the tank it set up yeah maybe changing it too just the one layer will help in the process but like keldamouse said, if it doesn't work, dont give up. If the one layer doesn't work or gets them stressed then go back to the 2 layers so sorry im not very helpful in this situation as i havnt have any experience. Aha i hope it all goes well with the split. Also how did you make the split screen thing <3 xxx |
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Post by snowballandnugget on Aug 3, 2014 9:18:59 GMT -8
So yesterday I got up early to remove the screen and see how things go. I have a three day stretch off from work so it was good timing. I took the screen out and they were fine!!  Then they continued on their day...  They napped separately throughout the day but then finally in the evening Chachi would stand guard while Fonzi slept.  Then finally around 11pm Chachi curled up while guarding and went to sleep!!  So now begins the reintroduction of the toys! !  Thank you all for your valuable information about introducing new gerbils!!! For those who have introduced new tankmates; are what frequency did you re-add the toys? One a day?? |
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Post by jumpinggerbils on Aug 3, 2014 10:31:40 GMT -8
Aww these two look sweet together! Yh split cages are excellent! Even when it says online not to pair an older female & young male, mine got on after about a couple of weeks & niw sleeping & grooming together! gerbils are too social and crave one another so even if it takes months gerbils of any age will get along eventually. xxx |
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Post by gerbillover9612 on Aug 3, 2014 14:12:03 GMT -8
Omg that's such great news! I'm so glad the introduction went well! Hopefully there won't be any troubles in the future xxx |
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Post by catnut on Aug 3, 2014 15:01:55 GMT -8
glad they are getting along. good split cage but the water bottles seem to be very high, can they both reach them?
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Instead of thinking that they are bored, think of how great it'll be when they are bonded together 
It'll be worth it for you and for them 
