> >about 5 hours and then I found them 1/2 eaten...before I thought they
> >had died, now I am wondering if he did not kill them then. He seems
> >much happier with a cage mate, should I get him a real boy? Or just
> >what? Should I put him back in with mom? If not, will mom be ok (she
> >only has 3) without dad? I gave Jerry a bunch of cardboard (he is a
> >cardboard nut) and he seems fine in his new cage. Help (once again!!)
> >
> >Thanks, Cindy
(SNIP)
> When the pups reach weaning, split cage one of the males
> with Jerry, and introduce them; and leave a female pup with
> the mother. (If you have one). She will probably have another
> litter yet, as Jerry was in with her when she had this litter.
(SNIP)
> Deb
> Rebel's Rodent Ranch
>
If I remember correctly, Cindy mentioned that Jerry lived by himself for
three years before being introduced to Mrs. Jerry. Sounds like Jerry must
be at least 3 and a half years old.
I thought it was best to not introduce a young gerbil to an old gerbil. The
young gerbil may sense the older one is weaker and may start a fight
resulting in death.
If Cindy decides to keep him from the female, it may be best to keep him by
himself but be sure to give him lots of attention.
Maybe the problem with the pups is the mother is old to the point to where
she isn't producing healthy pups and Jerry is just trying to keep the nest
clean. Any idea as to how old Mrs. Jerry is?
Ann-Marie Roberts
T&T Gerbils, member of the AGS
Pup Count Project creator and maintainer
Please visit my website and pup count project at:
http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Reserve/1928/
The American Gerbil Society
http://www.geocities.com/amergerbsoc.html
