>
> So what do you do with the older gerbil? Leave him/her lonely for
> the last
> few months of life? Wouldn't it be better to introduce a new mate,
> planning
> a new pairing 6 or so months down the line when widow passes on? (If
> it's
> feasable for owner/gerbil colony of course)
> This would seem to be more humane and compassionate.
>
> Ronni
>
Yes, you could introduce a new mate, and maybe they would get along.
But adult intros are the most problematic, especially adult FEMALE
intros. So you run the risk of having multiple unsuccessful attempts.
For an older gerbil, it seems reasonable to avoid this risk, and give
her some extra human attention to make up for her lack of a gerbil
companion.
Of course every gerbil is different, and every gerbil OWNER is
different. You do what works for you and your gerbils.
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Julie & Michael (homo sapiens)
Alex P. Kitten & The Little Rascal (felis catus)
Reebo & Zooty; Pippin & Sparky; Bossy, Baby, & Goldie (meriones unguiculatus)
<Two humans with 2 cats and SEVEN gerbils>
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