Jackie Greaves <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>Well, I don't know how much time you have to do this, but
>it helps. Spend as much time as you can with your hand
>just inside the cage. Then they start to associate your
>hand w/ the cage or whatever. You can also wait for
>awhile and they should get used to you in time but that
>is a long tedious process, and can make removing the
>gerbs somewhat difficult. So, there ya go. Alright,
>I gotta go now.
>
>Jackie
Also make sure you do not chase them with your hand, or grab at them
from above. Always pick up gerbils by cupping them with your hands
underneath.
--
Julian
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