[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote
>In a message dated 07/30/2000 3:02:40 PM Central Daylight Time,
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
><< I am worried about introducing any gerbils so close to giving birth. A
> split cage could also be very stressful when she is birthing, and when
> she has pups to support. Almost certainly more stressful than raising
> the pups alone. >>
>She isn't dew for about 4-5 more days, do you think she will fight with the
>male if I introduced them now? I DON'T want to wait until after the litter
>is born because I think it might cause fights.
>
> ~~~( 3:> Mary <:3 )~~~
Personally, I would wait until after the litter is weaned and removed
(ie six weeks).
The first rule of introductions is to keep it simple.
--
Julian
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