Post by Ritzie/Admin on Mar 3, 2004 6:25:09 GMT -8
Yes, I'm so happy!!! ;D My oldest female fat-tailed gerbils has yesterday (tuesday) had her first pups! I was already wondering if they ever came!
They are doing well, and I have removed the male to give the femaler some rest. And the male, because the female is very territorial now, and doesn't allow the male near the nest!.
I first saw there was something different, because the male was fully awake during the day! Than I saw the female also awake and digging in their nesting box.....and than she kicked out one pup, and again one more! When she was finished with redecorating her house she brought the pups inside again!
After some hours I checked the nesting box and saw 5 healthy pups! ;D
I shall post here some pictures as soon as possible, most likely next weekend!
They are doing well, and I have removed the male to give the femaler some rest. And the male, because the female is very territorial now, and doesn't allow the male near the nest!.
I first saw there was something different, because the male was fully awake during the day! Than I saw the female also awake and digging in their nesting box.....and than she kicked out one pup, and again one more! When she was finished with redecorating her house she brought the pups inside again!
After some hours I checked the nesting box and saw 5 healthy pups! ;D
I shall post here some pictures as soon as possible, most likely next weekend!
vic