Hi !
> >> Sounds like jealousy, or one smelled the scent of another gerbil
> >> [you handled another gerbil,
> >This is possible (we have 2 aquariums) ...
> That's probably what happened then.
I hope :-)
I wash my hands too , but it can be that I forgot or something ...
> >> You can try doing split cage....
> > Bad thing is that right now I have heavy wooden divider (no holes)
> Use what you have for now.
> Hardware cloth (a stiff wire mesh) is what I use, in about 1/4" (0.6cm)
>spacing. I get stiff thin steel wire rod (piano wire, they call it here)
>and bend the cut ends of
Thanks for the tip (I already have something in mind I hope I'll be
able to make it soon) - I actually need good divider while I split my
other cage from time to time to prevent mating too much (I split them
but put male back (or vice versa) every few hours until female is no
longer in heat ...
> If it looks like they are going to reconcile, remove the barrier on
> a day when you can be around ALL DAY in case of any clashes.
O.k. !
>Keep the barrier handy, in case you have to divide the
> tank once again.
> And your gloves.
If I forget that my finger will remind me :-) !
> It can happen though. If it ends up that way, both have to remain
> 'only gerbils' then that is what happens.
>
> If they don't get along, you can try getting one more aquarium,
> and doing split cage introductions (to one at a time) of new
> partners...(you mentioned a litter of pups....)
Hmmm I'd love to keep every singel one born in this house and
some more, but ...space is not something I have right now ...
but I'll do my best to provide the best to little ones !
Thanks again !
Dejan
