Post by Gillian Baggaley on Jun 16, 2020 11:47:01 GMT -8
Hello, we've had our 4 female gerbils for about 3 months. We've had few issues with their behaviour until now. Sometimes after the cage is cleaned out we've experienced a bit of mounting each other but over the last 2 days one of the gerbils has been aggressively chasing and knocking aside one of the others, to the point where we are worried they are going to get hurt. Honey (who is the one being chased) is constantly hiding from Boulder. The other 2 gerbils are supportive to both parties by nose rubbing etc. and we've witnessed them actively trying to keep Boulder away from Honey and trying to keep both happy. Usually they all sleep together too but we've noticed that Honey sometimes isn't allowed or doesn't want to be in the bed.
We're worried that this might mean that they are de-clanning, on the basis of what was said on one of the other posts, and that one of the gerbils might have to be removed; however, we would find that very distressing and are hoping that this won't be necessary as surely the lone gerbil would become very depressed. Is temporary removal an option? And which one would we have to remove?
Any advice gratefully received!
We're worried that this might mean that they are de-clanning, on the basis of what was said on one of the other posts, and that one of the gerbils might have to be removed; however, we would find that very distressing and are hoping that this won't be necessary as surely the lone gerbil would become very depressed. Is temporary removal an option? And which one would we have to remove?
Any advice gratefully received!
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