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Post by weicchen89 on Dec 5, 2011 8:03:01 GMT -8
I don't know how to start a new thread. First (well, second now) time here.
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Post by MoonstoneGerbils on Dec 5, 2011 8:20:39 GMT -8
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Post by pinkmaggit on May 6, 2012 10:07:02 GMT -8
I feel the most important thing is to start with good stock. You won't get anywhere with poor stock of bad type or with defects or disease. Go to a show if you can or visit some breeders and you'll begin to get an idea of what a good type should be for gerbils. www.gerbils.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/gerbils/standard.htm
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forceofnature
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Having ONLY two gerbils is like having ONLY two chocolate bars! Never enough!
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Post by forceofnature on Jun 27, 2012 15:22:49 GMT -8
Great thread guys. It's a great checklist for anyone considering breeding and I love it.
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Post by layla on Jan 19, 2013 8:44:02 GMT -8
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Post by sparkbubble on Mar 31, 2022 8:22:12 GMT -8
I don't know if this is mildly off topic, but Is it ok if I have accidentally ended up with a pregnant gerbil and would like to raise the gerbils myself? I plan on this being a single-time experience and want to give all but two babies (one of each sex for the parents) to responsible homes. Otherwise, the only reputable breeder I know of lives many hours away.
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Post by betty on Mar 31, 2022 12:50:17 GMT -8
Do you mean leave the mum to raise this single litter over the next 8 weeks - and do you also have the father?
Gerbils are very good at raising their own pups without too much fuss so no worries there - as long as you don't over-fuss the mum, and top up her diet with some more nutritious foods - she should be just fine.
Depending on her enclosure there might be a few tweaks you need to take - so please start a new thread on this topic in the breeding section and give us some details on her current environment; anything you know about the pups and their nest, etc, and also any specific questions you have about the whole process.
Speak soon...
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