Thanks, everybody.
Amy, there are no marks on them, they're doing really well. Maybe this is
normal to be a little rough? She seems like a good mother, otherwise. Very
attentive, always scooping the babies up underneath her so they can nurse.
We'll see how this goes - thanks again.
Kris
Amy Gray wrote:
> I have never had this happen until they were around 3 weeks. Is there any
> bite marks or anything like that?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2000 8:16 AM
> Subject: Question regarding new Mom
>
> > Thanks to everyone who helped me with the pregnancy question before.
> >
> > My female Agouti just had a litter of four pups in the middle of the
> > night, and I was wondering if the female is supposed to be so rough with
> > her babies. She pushes them around (sometimes they go flying!) I'm
> > concerned, will they be hurt?? This is her first litter, and my first
> > pair of gerbils.
> >
> > Kris
> >
