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Post by RyanF on Feb 28, 2005 5:48:02 GMT -8
I have 5 gerbils. There are 2 clans, the 1st one has 2 (rody, burkie) and they are around 7 months. My 2nd clan has 3 (mini, squeaky, battle) and they are around 4 months. Is it possible to introduce them?  |
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Post by queenofthenile on Feb 28, 2005 6:13:54 GMT -8
No. Females do not do well in groups larger than 3 (in my experience, only pairs work). Both of the groups are now 'clans' and will recognize other gerbils as intruders. It will not work to introduce them.
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Post by Ritzie/Admin on Feb 28, 2005 6:19:36 GMT -8
I think it will be fighting too!
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Post by RyanF on Feb 28, 2005 6:42:30 GMT -8
Not even a split-cage intro for a few weeks? Well if it is risky, I won't try it. It was only an idea anyway.  |
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Post by sweetie on Feb 28, 2005 12:12:33 GMT -8
Hey Ryan,
It is a great thought and would make it easier however, they will most likely hurt each other. You 2 older girls will not accept the younger ones. Even in the rare event the split cage works, the girls will probably declann after a while any ways.
I know how hard it is to have them separate and I know how much you value your girls. When I tried to introduce Bear to Sweetie and BLackie, it was horrible. The 2 clanned girls were extremely aggressive toward her. I have never seen Sweetie in such a vicious state. I was shocked at the gerbils I was seeing because it was so different than my cute, friendly, little Sweetie.
In short, I think that your suggestion is great in concept but it might not be worth the risk trying to find out if it has merit.
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