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Post by lmbn40 on Nov 26, 2023 15:34:15 GMT -8
I am planning to take my gerbils to the vet for a health examination and I want to transport them in a plane (in a heated and pressurized cargo cabin for a day and a half flight) because I have to move overseas next year. I am using Lee's Kritter Keeper XL travel carrier.
1. One of my gerbils is a bit skittish and he would instantly run to his hide and stomp whenever anything moves slightly (he loves my hand and will groom me often, though). How should I put him in the travel carrier? 2. Should I separate them in the travel carrier? I'm scared that they might fight to death because they are stressed, but I've heard they'd get stressed even more if they were alone. Any tips or things to put in during the flight? 3. Would they be okay in the travel carrier for few weeks as a temporary solution until I get a new tank?
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Post by LilyandDaisy on Nov 27, 2023 8:54:18 GMT -8
Hello,
1. Try to get him to walk into a jar or tube then transfer him to the carrier in that.
2. I would leave them together. I've never heard of gerbils fighting due to stress and they will be less stressed with each other for company. Give them lots of hay and cardboard to chew as that can help to relieve stress. A water bottle may leak so I would give them some moist vegetables or fruit instead, like cucumber or grapes, as well as some dry food. A house or hide would also help.
3. No, it's too small for anything longer than one night really. I would look for a 15 or 20 gallon tank. Even a 10 gallon tank would be okay for temporary housing but nothing smaller.
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Post by lmbn40 on Nov 27, 2023 11:11:31 GMT -8
Hello, 1. Try to get him to walk into a jar or tube then transfer him to the carrier in that. 2. I would leave them together. I've never heard of gerbils fighting due to stress and they will be less stressed with each other for company. Give them lots of hay and cardboard to chew as that can help to relieve stress. A water bottle may leak so I would give them some moist vegetables or fruit instead, like cucumber or grapes, as well as some dry food. A house or hide would also help. 3. No, it's too small for anything longer than one night really. I would look for a 15 or 20 gallon tank. Even a 10 gallon tank would be okay for temporary housing but nothing smaller. I see. Thank you for the reply. I hope I'll be able to get a 40 gallon one at least before I arrive so they wouldn't have to wait for weeks  . |
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