Rebecca Allbritton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>At 11:22 PM 3/20/00 +0000, Julian and Jackie wrote:
>>[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote
>>
>> >I'd have to agree. Threads like these are what the GML is all
>> about..this is
>> >a Gerbil Discussion list and new and old Gerbil enthusiasts alike are
>> >encouraged to post questions and comments that are Gerbil related. So
>> >threads like this are completely plausible.
>> >
>> >Jessi
>>
>>The facts are that there is probably no evidence that female gerbils
>>cannot raise their own gerbils without human intervention other than as
>>much as they can eat and a good supply of water.
>
>What about the little fruitcakes who grab up a baby in their mouth and take
>off for an extended run on the wheel? Is there a point to that sort of
>behavior? Sometimes she'll grab a wad of shredded paper and do the same
>thing. I watched her while I was playing backgammon online, and finally
>took the wheel out. Why does she feel they need to go on these little
>excursions?
>
>Rebecca...
>
I have no idea, but I would never put a wheel in with a nursing mother
anyway. Wheels can be very dangerous for pups, even if the mother is
sensible.
--
Julian
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