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Post by tonyjc on Apr 18, 2022 12:27:10 GMT -8
Hi All Our daughter has just lost one of her gerbils to a suspected brain tumour. The gerbil was just over two years old. Now we are left with just one gerbil of the same age. I understand that gerbils can live up to four years and we didn’t want the remaining gerbil to live on her own for maybe another two years. My question is should we try and find a rescue girl gerbil of around the same age and if so where should we look, and also would the two gerbils get along? Any advice greatly appreciated.
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Post by betty on Apr 19, 2022 10:10:35 GMT -8
Hello there - and sorry to hear about your gerbil - bless her.
So, as always suggested - unless there is anything you can add to her character to go against it - it is great if you can find her a friend. Either an older female of the same age or above or a single pup are the best options for her.
Do have a read around on here for split-cage/split-tank introductions and see what you think about how she might react in some of the different situations that have been shared on here before you decide.
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Post by LilyandDaisy on Apr 20, 2022 10:00:13 GMT -8
If you are in the UK, there is a list here of rescues that sometimes have gerbils. You could also look on selling sites such as Pets4Homes as people sometimes sell lone gerbils on there but bear in mind there are no guarantees when buying from a private individual. The gerbil could be the wrong sex, or even pregnant!
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Post by mygerbilprince on Apr 21, 2022 13:51:59 GMT -8
So sorry for your loss. If you think it is in your gerbil's best interest go for it! Females can be a little bit tricker to pair, but as betty said, an older or younger gerbil will be your best bet. Wait at least one week, preferably two, before bonding her. Don't wait longer than a month. Be prepared to have an extra tank if things don't go to plan.
To find a new gerbil you could go on Petfinder or Adopt-a-pet-dot-com. Both of these have helped me adopt a gerbil in the past. Even going to/emailing your local shelter and asking them to save your contact if they have a gerbil pop up can be a great method. If you choose to go for a younger gerbil, a breeder may also be a great idea (make sure they are ethical)
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