>They've been together for about 2 1/2 hours and the older male seems
>very annoyed with the two youngsters. He has intensely preened them,
>but definitely doesn't want them in his nest. He goes to sleep and they
>try to snnek in with him, but immediately get chased out again.
The little ones just want to be close to the 'authority figure'.
>I can't take my eyes off them for a second.
:)
>The older male has been alone for 5 months and was the agressor
>in the fight with his former companion, after being the submissive
>gerbil before.
Ah, he's used to being a batchelor; so that explains the 'I wanna be
snoozing solo' bit.
>Should I give up, if things haven't settled down by tonight, when I have to
>go to work?
Put the divider back if you can't trust them and can't get eagle
eye watchers to take over for you.
Try it again when you have time.
It will also give the older one time to mellow a little and perhaps
even miss having the other two with him.
>I don't trust my husband and daughter to watch them, then. They get
>sidetracked very easily <smile>
Sounds like my hubby. I had to do two intros yesterday so I
brought the Jumbo Kritter Keepers into the kitchen so I could
be right there (lids set in place but not snapped on and two
separation pails with lids at ready) just in case...they are both
doing well...one pair is still a little guarded, the other pair are
sleeping together (or would be if it wasn't so hot, we seem
to have a 'melting warm' streak here)
Deb
Rebel's Rodent Ranch
