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Post by annie on Dec 23, 2004 15:36:12 GMT -8
Hi!
I used the food method to try to tame my new babies, not they were unfriendly...but... I used uncooked oatmeal and they just loved it, they would come running up looking for it. I did that just 3 or 4 times now, but I have stopped because when I didn't have it, they would try to nibble at my hand. So whenever I would stick my hand in, they would follow it around looking for the oats... cute little things, I just love em!
Annie
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Post by tasha on Dec 23, 2004 17:04:26 GMT -8
I did the same thing and still do. They nibbled ("tasted") a little bit at first when my empty hand was in there, but they stopped it pretty quickly. They never did it hard though. They are super friendly now that they are a bit older. They are definitely more friendly, playful and less insecure in the evening (after 8pm) then at any other time of the day.
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Post by annie on Dec 23, 2004 19:10:57 GMT -8
When I first brought my babies home, one of them lightly bit me, but didn't break the skin or even hurt. Now I know he was just nervous being in different surroundings. Sometimes when my hand is in there I try to leave it in to see if they will go away vs. biting hard. Too afraid to leave it too long. Maybe a little bit more experimenting is to be done with this?.
Thanks for your input!
Annie
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Post by gracie on Dec 27, 2004 4:56:54 GMT -8
sometimes, when im at Paw's house, 1 of her gerbils will nibble my hand or clothes. they r sooooooo adorable when they do that!
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Post by sweetie on Dec 29, 2004 16:05:56 GMT -8
I love the contact when I feed mine by hand. I use that time to stroke thier fur behind the ears. Some stay and like it and others move a bit or turn to the side and Blackie just runs away.
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Post by callimico on Jan 8, 2005 12:01:19 GMT -8
I'd heard some gerbils liked getting their foreheads rubbed, but none of mine seemed to, they would turn away to, or hop over one step, until this last pair ;D My mottled slate and mottled agouti both like a little forehead rub, I think she learned to enjoy it from him though. Do you think it's a trait they learn from their parents? I wonder if the pups will enjoy it to...
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Post by sweetie on Jan 9, 2005 19:31:18 GMT -8
I bet the pups would love it if you do it daily and it's great to tame them.
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Post by callimico on Jan 10, 2005 10:46:52 GMT -8
good idea, I'll try that once they get their fuzz in. ;D
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Post by gerbil on Feb 11, 2005 21:15:44 GMT -8
My gerbils come up on my hand and I pick them up. Then I give them treats (sunflower seeds, cherios...etc) and they eat it on my hand. I love that feeling!
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