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Post by devun on Nov 23, 2004 18:23:41 GMT -8
Random question-- I know most gerbil sounds are outside human hearing range. Does anyone know if human voices are outside gerbil hearing range? I talk to nees and goat sometimes... I think they hear me. I can't always tell.
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Post by Ritzie/Admin on Nov 24, 2004 6:48:18 GMT -8
Yes they can hear you! (if they are not deaf)  ;D |
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Post by andrea on Nov 24, 2004 6:57:56 GMT -8
Yes they can hear you! (if they are not deaf) ;D Or only when they choose to .. ;D |
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Post by doomgerbiluk on Nov 24, 2004 7:16:37 GMT -8
Mine answer to their names and the pets especially respond to their names  |
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Post by andrea on Nov 24, 2004 7:23:34 GMT -8
most of our respond to our voices. the cheesmans respond to cheesies or cheesmans lol
Except they are very good at putting on cloth ears act when it suits them...
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simcoe
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Ginger & Bucky ? My girls.
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Post by simcoe on Nov 24, 2004 12:04:52 GMT -8
Bucky & Ginger can definitely hear me, and I think they're starting to recognize their individual names (or maybe that's just wishful thinking on my part.)
I've read that gerbils' hearing is better than their eyesight, so often I worry that I'm speaking too loudly to them. I have to remind myself to tone it down around them.
I also read that it's a good idea to start speaking before entering the room where the gerbs live, so they know you're coming and you don't startle them. I find that helps reduce instances of them shooting around the tank like frightened little rockets.
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Post by sweetie on Nov 29, 2004 10:56:28 GMT -8
Great suggestions Sim,
Mine all hear me and most respond to individual names. Of course it is selective like any one or any thing else LOL.
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