>Lately Red Far I, has been getting more and more inactive. She
>spends ages just sitting in the middle of the cage staring into nothing.
>If I put a toilet roll in there she will still go for it as normal. Overall
>she looks healthy (if a bit chunky).
>
>Black Far I seems to be getting more and more active and she
>tends to bounce around the tank.
>
>Black Far I is by far the more tame and so is easier to let her exercise
out
>of the cage. Red Far I hardly ever comes out cos its so difficult to get
her
>out.
>
>The two of them seem to be sqabbling a lot more. I gave them some sunflower
>seeds and they kept on pinching them from each other. They have also been
>chasing each other round the cage more. Nothing has erupted seriously, and
>no blood drawn. They are also grooming each other a lot more and kissing
>each other, which is quite cute. I am keeping a close eye, but really don't
>want to have to split them apart unless I have to.
Are you absolutely sure on the sexing of your gerbils?
It sounds to me like you have one of each and Red is a female
and preggers, and Black is a male....
Deb
Rebel's Rodent Ranch
