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Post by KatnissUna on Feb 4, 2023 9:52:52 GMT -8
I have a random question, what age is best to breed female gerbils? With males does it matter how old they are, past sexual maturity I mean? For example, would it be fine to breed a female who has just reached sexual maturity with a male who is about 2 years old? I have been thinking about doing this at some point but I thought I’d better make sure first that it would be fine.
Thanks
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Post by Markpd on Feb 4, 2023 16:53:37 GMT -8
Gerbilwelfare.com recommends between 3-18 months old for both parents. I would imagine, that like people, when the father gets old the chances of problems with the baby(ies) increases (as well as with the mother).
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Post by KatnissUna on Feb 4, 2023 18:09:50 GMT -8
Would it likely be fine to breed a 2 year old male though, or is it not something to risk?
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Post by Markpd on Feb 5, 2023 4:21:57 GMT -8
Err, I was talking about the father (male gerbil), as well as saying 'both parents'  |
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