Susanne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>Hi again,
>
>a few days ago I asked advice about an intro between an olser
>male and two male babies.
>
>We are in the middle of the secong try right now after 5 days
>of split cage, and things are very tense. I have the cage right next to me
>on the floor and the gloves ready.
>
>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.
>
>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.
>
>Should I give up, if things haven't settled down by tonight, when I have to
>go to work?
>I don't trust my husband and daughter to watch them, then. They get
>sidetracked very easily <smile>
>
>Susanne
I would give it a little more time. Do not leave them alone until they
have settled down together. Consider splitting them up when you are not
around and putting them back when you can watch them.
--
Julian
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