Donna Anastasi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>What causes a delay in a repeat litter?
>
>The reason I ask is that Blossom and Alan's now grown pup pair had a pup
>of their own (just 1) on July 2nd. The pair mated again shortly after
>the birth. However, their pup died at a few days. Will this mean a
>normal 25 day gestation? the longer 35 or so gestation? or something in
>between? If someone has had a similar experience, would you let me know
>the pregnancy length of the second litter. The three girls who own this
>pair are very anxiously awaiting having more pups.
>
>Also, they plan to take the whole tankful with them on vacation (pups
>will be 1-2 weeks, I'd guess). Is it wise to have parents with pups
>this young travel (about a two hour drive)?
>
>Thanks for any tips -- Donna A.
It is the nursing that delays the next litter. There is unlikely to be
ay delay if the first mating took.
--
Julian
************************************************************************
* Jackie and Julian *
* [EMAIL PROTECTED] *
* National Gerbil Society *
* http://www.gerbils.co.uk/ *
************************************************************************
