Taking gerbils to the show should they all go?

[stayc485]

Hi,

I was looking at taking my gerbils to a show but they are in a clan of 3 and I only want to show one of them!

How do I do this ie, how long can they be without their clan mates? Should I take them all in a big cage then split the one I'm showing off then pop him back in after the showing has done?

Sorry if this has been asked before but I haven't found the info!

Thanks

[MoonstoneGerbils]

Gerbils are usually okay being separated for a 8 hours. I bring the whole gerbil clan together, and I pull whoever is showing out for a few hours. When i put them back together I watch them for a little while and I have gloves on hand just in case (though I've never had to use them).

[stayc485]

Thank you!

[gerbilfan]

Same, I just bring the clan, and take out the ones I'm showing. never had any problems, just a few squabbles.
Usually like to distract them, give them a tp tube or something. Are you in the UK, or the US? Both countries have gerbil shows.