Evergreen Gerbils Ltd. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>At 4 weeks (~30 days) the pups are likely still relying on their mother for
>milk. What you saw was the initial "hey this looks interesting, I wonder if
>I can put it in my mouth" syndrome that babies of ANY species seem to go
>through. At that age, my babies kept trying to eat the corncob litter that
>was in the cage. Typically, and Julian or someone may correct me if I'm
>wrong, but I believe that full weaning occurs between 5-6 weeks of age, and
>I typically separate the pups at 7-8 weeks.
>
>-Will Bickler
>Evergreen Gerbils Ltd.
Whilst gerbils can be separated from their parents as young as 30 days,
there is a lot of evidence that they thrive better if left with their
parents until at least five, and preferably six weeks of age, This is
not just weaning, it is also an important time for gerbils to learn
behaviours that are important when they are adult.
--
Julian
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