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Post by sweetie on Dec 29, 2004 8:15:04 GMT -8
Hello, I think that either male or female gerbils in pairs from the same litter will work. Females are more aggressive under certain conditions. I have had 2 females from separate litters for over 6 months and they are doing very well. I also have 2 boys from different litters and they are doing very well. My girls are not aggressive and neither are my boys. I do not want any one to be scared off from getting 2 females. Then there will be many unwanted female pups due to these posts. Facts: Females are harder to introduce *when older* Females *tend* to declan if they are in groups of 3 or more. (so that means 2 females is okay) Females will fight to the death more than males *under certain conditions*. (they are not guarenteed to fight just because they are girls). Facts: Females are just as friendly and tame as males. Females can successfully live in pairs. Females do not necessarily fight because of thier gender. Please every one don't panic. My sweetest and most tame gerbils are female (Sweetie, Bandit & Momma Bear). The only female I have who is nippy is (yes Queenie) is Blackie!! Female gerbils are wonderful animals. Yes males are more laid back but females are also wonderful.
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Post by j on Dec 30, 2004 22:10:17 GMT -8
Sweetie, I agree that it's not guaranteed that females witll fight just because they're females. But honestly, I think for noobs.. they're better off going with males at first since they're less risky. Just untill they know the basics and get familiar with them.
If their gerbil setup is too boring, females are more likely to fight (in my experience, females will get annnoyed with eachother when they're bored and always in eachother's faces) Also more likely to fight over whatever is in the tank more than males. And if they use tubes or plastic, I think the females are more likely to mark them and do the staking out territory thing compared to males. Supposedly females are harder to tame which makes them more likely to bite over a strange scent untill they are tame.
Not saying it will definatley happen, but at least if they make any mistakes.. they have less risks with males. ;D
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