> Hmmmmm -- Considering that is exactly what we did.... We bought two females
> from different sources and introduced them, about a week after we were sure
> the ladies getting along we introduced a male. The result was two healthy
> litters one of four and one of seven [one of the second litter did die] the
> females helped each other raise both litters. In fact as neither litter is
> weaned, they still are. It is quite something to see both the moms nursing
> mixed groups.
Unfortunately, the cooperation seldom lasts. A lot of people report that
it works for a few litters, til they become out of synch, and then
territory disputes break out or pups are stolen/killed. I believe Julian
has a research reference, doesn't he?
Elizabeth
--
Secretary of the American Gerbil Society
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Shores/8181/AGS/
Breeder of healthy, colorful gerbils * Devoted Earth2 Fan
* Visit http://www.voicenet.com/~heckercw/elsewhere/ *
for more information about Earth2, my gerbils, Pomeranian & graphics
Specializing in: grey agouti and polar fox gerbils - wide range of
others too
Proud Member of E2:EA, GCM, & AGS - Proud Pom-Mom to Foxy!
